Bates vs Salem Prep High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Salem Prep High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students
| Measure | Bates Salem, Massachusetts | Salem Prep High School Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #31247 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 23 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 23 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24.5% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 22.6).
- •Bates does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24.5%).
- •Bates does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Bates does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 23.0).
- •Bates is the larger school with 410 students compared with 23.
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 Bates better than Salem Prep High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bates ranks higher (41.0 vs 22.6 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 Bates and Salem Prep High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates: 410. Salem Prep High School: 23. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates and Salem Prep High School rank in Massachusetts?
Bates is 794th of 1,009 and Salem Prep High School is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).