#193 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#5911 of 16,910 nationally
About Salem High
Salem High is a public high located in Salem, in the Salem school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 952 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 193rd of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 952.
There are 12 schools in Salem; Salem High ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Salem High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salem High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horace Mann Laboratory
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 165 m away
Collins Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students · 1.0 km away
Witchcraft Heights
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students · 1.4 km away
Saltonstall School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students · 1.8 km away
William A Welch Sr
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students · 2.0 km away
Salem Academy Charter School
Salem · Charter high · Grades 6–12
480 students · 2.3 km away
New Liberty Innovation School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
36 students · 2.3 km away
Salem Prep High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students · 2.3 km away
Thomas Carroll
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 2.9 km away
Swampscott High
Swampscott · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Shepherd Hill Regional High
Dudley · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
Norwood High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
High School Of Commerce
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
Canton High
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
968 students
Masconomet Regional High School
Boxford · Public high · Grades 9–12
924 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salem High a good school?
Salem High has a Success Index (US) of 59.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #193 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Salem High rank in Massachusetts?
Salem High ranks #193 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #5911 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem High?
Salem High had 952 students in 2025.
Is Salem High a elementary school or a high school?
Salem High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Salem High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.