Martin Luther King- Jr. High School vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Lithonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,370 students
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Lithonia, Georgia | Salem Middle School Lithonia, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 431 | #437 of 482 |
| National rank | #16466 of 16,910 | #14499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,370 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 1,370 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Lithonia | Lithonia |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 11.7).
- •Salem Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Martin Luther King- Jr. High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Salem Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is the larger school with 1,370 students compared with 827.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King- Jr. High School better than Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Middle School ranks higher (15.5 vs 11.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Martin Luther King- Jr. High School and Salem Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lithonia and Lithonia in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School: 1,370. Salem Middle School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King- Jr. High School and Salem Middle School rank in Georgia?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 404th of 431 and Salem Middle School is 437th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).