Harritt Elementary School vs West Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harritt Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
West Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,606 students
| Measure | Harritt Elementary School Salem, Oregon | West Salem High School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 678 | #68 of 215 |
| National rank | #39914 of 50,301 | #9018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 498 | 1,606 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 1,606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Salem High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 27.8).
- •West Salem High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •West Salem High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 41%).
- •Harritt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 89.5%).
- •Harritt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 25.1).
- •West Salem High School is the larger school with 1,606 students compared with 498.
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 Harritt Elementary School better than West Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Salem High School ranks higher (47.7 vs 27.8 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 Harritt Elementary School and West Salem High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harritt Elementary School: 498. West Salem High School: 1,606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harritt Elementary School and West Salem High School rank in Oregon?
Harritt Elementary School is 520th of 678 and West Salem High School is 68th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).