Horace Mann Laboratory vs Salem Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Laboratory
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Salem Academy Charter School
Salem · Charter high · Grades 6–12
480 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Laboratory Salem, Massachusetts | Salem Academy Charter School Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,009 | #132 of 300 |
| National rank | #33588 of 50,301 | #2705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 293 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 58% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 37.6).
- •Salem Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Salem Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Salem Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.2).
- •Salem Academy Charter School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 293.
- •Horace Mann Laboratory is a public school while Salem Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horace Mann Laboratory better than Salem Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Academy Charter School ranks higher (72.5 vs 37.6 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 Horace Mann Laboratory and Salem Academy Charter School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Laboratory: 293. Salem Academy Charter School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Laboratory and Salem Academy Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Horace Mann Laboratory is 837th of 1,009 and Salem Academy Charter School is 132nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).