Salem Sr. High vs Salem Upper Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem Sr. High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
Salem Upper Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
335 students
| Measure | Salem Sr. High Salem, Missouri | Salem Upper Elem. Salem, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 497 | #945 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11308 of 16,910 | #38570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 606 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 36% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 30.0).
- •Salem Upper Elem. does better on math proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Salem Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Salem Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 100%).
- •Salem Upper Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
- •Salem Sr. High is the larger school with 606 students compared with 335.
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 Sr. High better than Salem Upper Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Sr. High ranks higher (38.6 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 Sr. High and Salem Upper Elem.?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem Sr. High: 606. Salem Upper Elem.: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem Sr. High and Salem Upper Elem. rank in Missouri?
Salem Sr. High is 385th of 497 and Salem Upper Elem. is 945th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).