Dr. L. F. Soule School vs The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch
Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Dr. L. F. Soule School Salem, New Hampshire | The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch Salem, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #190 of 254 | #43 of 254 |
| National rank | #19916 of 50,301 | #3111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 270 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 57.5).
- •The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 23.3%).
- •Dr. L. F. Soule School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch is the larger school with 286 students compared with 270.
- •Dr. L. F. Soule School is a public school while The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch is a charter 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 Dr. L. F. Soule School better than The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch?
On the Success Index (US), The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch ranks higher (83.6 vs 57.5 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 Dr. L. F. Soule School and The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. L. F. Soule School: 270. The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. L. F. Soule School and The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch rank in New Hampshire?
Dr. L. F. Soule School is 190th of 254 and The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch is 43rd of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).