2025 Compare Cities Education:
Salem, SC vs Murphy, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Murphy spends 18.3% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Murphy than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Murphy had 10.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, SCMurphy, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,498$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,115  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,002$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.78  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7884573
 Students per Counselor386  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem

Reviews for Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Murphy


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.