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Salem, UT vs Roswell, NM

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Highlights
- Roswell spends 27.2% more per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.9% lower in Roswell than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roswell had 18.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, UTRoswell, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,506$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,485  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,269$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio24.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4464573
 Students per Counselor556  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Salem has lots of great recreational  More

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Developers are determined to over-build and over-populate this scenic, warm town. Crime and illegal aliens are on the increase. Lots of golf courses for those  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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