Salem High vs William A Welch Sr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
William A Welch Sr
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Salem High Salem, Massachusetts | William A Welch Sr Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 300 | #911 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5911 of 16,910 | #38580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 952 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Salem | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 30.0).
- •Salem High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.1).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 952 students compared with 408.
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 High better than William A Welch Sr?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High ranks higher (59.6 vs 30.0 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 Salem High and William A Welch Sr?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salem and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem High: 952. William A Welch Sr: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem High and William A Welch Sr rank in Massachusetts?
Salem High is 193rd of 300 and William A Welch Sr is 911th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).