Collins Middle vs Salem High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
| Measure | Collins Middle Salem, Massachusetts | Salem High Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 300 | #193 of 300 |
| National rank | #9376 of 15,369 | #5911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 611 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 42.0).
- •Salem High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.7).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 952 students compared with 611.
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 Collins Middle better than Salem High?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High ranks higher (59.6 vs 42.0 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 Collins Middle and Salem High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Middle: 611. Salem High: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Middle and Salem High rank in Massachusetts?
Collins Middle is 231st of 300 and Salem High is 193rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).