Bard Early College High School vs Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bard Early College High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
395 students
Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Bard Early College High School Newark, New Jersey | Salem High School Salem, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 357 | #287 of 357 |
| National rank | #8498 of 16,910 | #13514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 395 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Newark | Salem |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bard Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 29.2).
- •Bard Early College High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Bard Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Bard Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 63.1%).
- •Salem High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Bard Early College High School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 393.
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 Bard Early College High School better than Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bard Early College High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 29.2 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 Bard Early College High School and Salem High School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Newark and Salem in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bard Early College High School: 395. Salem High School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bard Early College High School and Salem High School rank in New Jersey?
Bard Early College High School is 198th of 357 and Salem High School is 287th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).