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Salem, VA vs Bristol, VA

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- Bristol spends 0.8% more per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.2% lower in Bristol than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bristol had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, VABristol, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,270$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,203  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4404573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Bristol    7 Reviews
Brad · Bristol, VA
Life hack if you are new to the area
Over 6 years ago

Eat and live on the TN side, shop on the VA side.  More

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Courtney · Bristol, VA
Not for me
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here my whole life and the crime/drug rate keeps going up. This area is starting to go downhill. Not to mention the property taxes are  More

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Courtney · Bristol, VA
If you’re on meth then it’s the town for you!
Over 7 years ago

Lived here my whole life basically and this place is going downhill. It’s a drug area. Mostly people on meth and pills. I feel like the crime rate just keeps going up.  More

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