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Salem, VA vs Severn, MD

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- Severn spends 34.4% more per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% lower in Severn than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Severn had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, VASevern, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,686$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,203  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,256$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4274573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Severn    7 Reviews
Donna · Severn, MD
Very Convenient
Over 10 years ago

We've lived in Severn for 25 years and we really enjoy the convenience. Schools are good, shopping is excellent and it's close to everything ... malls, grocery stores,  More

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ben  · Severn, MD
was nice 25 years ago
Over 11 years ago

now its extremely crowded, over populated, poor road infrastructure and Maryland is OUTRAGEOUSLY  More

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Steve · Severn, MD
Life in Severn, Maryland
Over 15 years ago

In general, Severn is a fine place to be, in a state that has a lot to  More

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