Salem Sr. High vs Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 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
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
257 students
| Measure | Salem Sr. High Salem, Missouri | Wm. H. Lynch Elem. Salem, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 497 | #1046 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11308 of 16,910 | #45260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 606 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 19.4).
- •Salem Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 100%).
- •Wm. H. Lynch Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Salem Sr. High is the larger school with 606 students compared with 257.
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 Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Sr. High ranks higher (38.6 vs 19.4 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 Wm. H. Lynch Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem Sr. High: 606. Wm. H. Lynch Elem.: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem Sr. High and Wm. H. Lynch Elem. rank in Missouri?
Salem Sr. High is 385th of 497 and Wm. H. Lynch Elem. is 1046th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).