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Salem, VA vs Indianola, IA

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- Indianola spends 5.8% more per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Indianola than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Indianola had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, VAIndianola, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,203  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

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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 Indianola    1 Reviews
Jean · Indianola, IA
nice place to raise a family
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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