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Salem, VA vs Sylva, NC

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- Sylva spends 9.4% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.9% lower in Sylva than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sylva had 13.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, VASylva, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,203  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,332$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6784573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock15.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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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