Salem Academy Charter School vs Salem High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem Academy Charter School
Salem · Charter high · Grades 6–12
480 students
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
| Measure | Salem Academy Charter School Salem, Massachusetts | Salem High Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 300 | #193 of 300 |
| National rank | #2705 of 16,910 | #5911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 59.6).
- •Salem Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Salem Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 952 students compared with 480.
- •Salem Academy Charter School is a charter school while Salem High is a public 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 Salem Academy Charter School better than Salem High?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Academy Charter School ranks higher (72.5 vs 59.6 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 Salem Academy Charter School and Salem High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem Academy Charter School: 480. Salem High: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem Academy Charter School and Salem High rank in Massachusetts?
Salem Academy Charter School is 132nd of 300 and Salem High is 193rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).