Salem High School vs Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 201 km 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
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12
Fairmount · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
| Measure | Salem High School Salem, Indiana | Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 Fairmount, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 387 | #111 of 387 |
| National rank | #6921 of 16,910 | #5619 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Salem | Fairmount |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 55.5).
- •Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 44.1%).
- •Salem High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 23.3).
- •Salem High School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 489.
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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12?
On the Success Index (US), Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.5 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 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Salem and Fairmount in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem High School: 492. Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem High School and Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 rank in Indiana?
Salem High School is 162nd of 387 and Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 is 111th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).