Salem Junior High vs Salem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem Junior High
Salem · Public middle · Grades 7–9
950 students
Salem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students
| Measure | Salem Junior High Salem, Utah | Salem School Salem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 141 | #331 of 580 |
| National rank | #8044 of 15,369 | #25772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 950 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.2 vs 49.1).
- •Salem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Salem School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Salem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 22.6%).
- •Salem Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.4).
- •Salem Junior High is the larger school with 950 students compared with 508.
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 Junior High better than Salem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Salem Junior High and Salem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem Junior High: 950. Salem School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem Junior High and Salem School rank in Utah?
Salem Junior High is 85th of 141 and Salem School is 331st of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).