Carter School vs Salem Prep High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 8–12
28 students
Salem Prep High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students
| Measure | Carter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Salem Prep High School Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 28 | 23 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 23 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Dorchester | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •Salem Prep High School does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 28.0).
- •Carter School is the larger school with 28 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 Carter School better than Salem Prep High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter School and Salem Prep High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter School: 28. Salem Prep High School: 23. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter School and Salem Prep High School rank in Massachusetts?
Carter School is unranked and Salem Prep High School is unranked among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).