Hawthorn Elem School vs Salem Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–3
421 students
Salem Community High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem School Salem, Illinois | Salem Community High School Salem, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 2,303 | #338 of 691 |
| National rank | #25567 of 50,301 | #12114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 35.4).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Salem Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 62.7%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Salem Community High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 421.
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 Hawthorn Elem School better than Salem Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem School ranks higher (49.4 vs 35.4 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 Hawthorn Elem School and Salem Community High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem School: 421. Salem Community High School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem School and Salem Community High School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School is 850th of 2,303 and Salem Community High School is 338th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).