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Williamsburg, VA vs Salisbury, NC

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Highlights
- Salisbury spends 20.3% less per student than Williamsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% higher in Salisbury than in Williamsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salisbury had 5.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Williamsburg
 Williamsburg, VASalisbury, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,536$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,577  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,244$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12004573
 Students per Counselor258  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Williamsburg    16 Reviews

I started visiting here about 10 years ago when our daughter was living here, and two years ago, with my husband's retirement we decided to move here from northern VA,  More

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Over 9 years ago

Well I guess I'm late to the posts but maybe someone new will want info. I have lived here for 18 years. Growing up in CA. Way different. In response to other posts,  More

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It is much higher than reported. Police cover up for the wealthy or well connected. Rapists are released from jail by the judges right after conviction. Police are  More

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Reviews for Salisbury    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

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A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

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The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  More

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