Salem High School vs William E. Lancaster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
William E. Lancaster School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Salem High School Salem, New Hampshire | William E. Lancaster School Salem, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 89 | #100 of 254 |
| National rank | #3792 of 16,910 | #7372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,116 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William E. Lancaster School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 68.1).
- •William E. Lancaster School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •William E. Lancaster School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Salem High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 20.4%).
- •Salem High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Salem High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 294.
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 School better than William E. Lancaster School?
On the Success Index (US), William E. Lancaster School ranks higher (76.0 vs 68.1 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 School and William E. Lancaster School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem High School: 1,116. William E. Lancaster School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem High School and William E. Lancaster School rank in New Hampshire?
Salem High School is 40th of 89 and William E. Lancaster School is 100th of 254 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).