Salem High School vs Salem Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 269 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
492 students
Salem Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
| Measure | Salem High School Salem, Indiana | Salem Middle School Salem, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 387 | #214 of 335 |
| National rank | #6921 of 16,910 | #8744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 492 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 44.9).
- •Salem High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Salem High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Salem High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 50.9%).
- •Salem Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Salem High School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 352.
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 Salem High School better than Salem Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High School ranks higher (55.5 vs 44.9 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 Salem High School and Salem Middle School?
About 269 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem High School: 492. Salem Middle School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem High School and Salem Middle School rank in Indiana?
Salem High School is 162nd of 387 and Salem Middle School is 214th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).