Malden High vs Salemwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malden High
Malden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
Salemwood
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Malden High Malden, Massachusetts | Salemwood Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 300 | #820 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7696 of 16,910 | #32583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,890 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 1,890 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| city | Malden | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malden High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 39.1).
- •Malden High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Malden High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Salemwood does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Malden High is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 1,033.
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 Malden High better than Salemwood?
On the Success Index (US), Malden High ranks higher (52.6 vs 39.1 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 Malden High and Salemwood?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Malden and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malden High: 1,890. Salemwood: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malden High and Salemwood rank in Massachusetts?
Malden High is 210th of 300 and Salemwood is 820th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).