Marblehead High vs Saltonstall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marblehead High
Marblehead · Public high · Grades 9–12
861 students
Saltonstall School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
| Measure | Marblehead High Marblehead, Massachusetts | Saltonstall School Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 300 | #769 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #449 of 16,910 | #29993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 861 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 36% |
| city | Marblehead | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marblehead High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 43.0).
- •Marblehead High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 36%).
- •Marblehead High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Marblehead High does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •Marblehead High is the larger school with 861 students compared with 412.
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 Marblehead High better than Saltonstall School?
On the Success Index (US), Marblehead High ranks higher (87.0 vs 43.0 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 Marblehead High and Saltonstall School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Marblehead and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marblehead High: 861. Saltonstall School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marblehead High and Saltonstall School rank in Massachusetts?
Marblehead High is 27th of 300 and Saltonstall School is 769th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).