Howard Street Charter vs North Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 875 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Street Charter
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
North Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
| Measure | Howard Street Charter Salem, Oregon | North Salem High School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 208 | #140 of 215 |
| National rank | #2019 of 15,369 | #12180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 184 | 2,107 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 2,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 184.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 35.1).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 89.3%).
- •North Salem High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 184.0).
- •North Salem High School is the larger school with 2,107 students compared with 184.
- •Howard Street Charter is a charter school while North Salem High School is a public 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 Howard Street Charter better than North Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Street Charter ranks higher (76.9 vs 35.1 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 Howard Street Charter and North Salem High School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Street Charter: 184. North Salem High School: 2,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Street Charter and North Salem High School rank in Oregon?
Howard Street Charter is 5th of 208 and North Salem High School is 140th of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).