2026 Compare Cities Education:
Westminster, SC vs Salem, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Salem spends 0.0% less per student than Westminster.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Salem than in Westminster. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westminster
 Westminster, SCSalem, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,306$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,115  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,061$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.78  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3594573
 Students per Counselor386  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Westminster    2 Reviews

Lived in the area for 15 years. I would say if you bring your social network and employment with you, you won't miss or resent the lack of acceptance from the locals.  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

I've lived in this one horse county the majority of my life.... lived in Charleston, SC(3 years) and Portland, Or(briefly). It's a great place if you are hunting a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Westminster

Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.