Chancellor High vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,321 students
Salem Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Chancellor High Fredericksburg, Virginia | Salem Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 317 | #493 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4643 of 16,910 | #8738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,321 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 64.5).
- •Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Chancellor High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 70.9%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Chancellor High is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 573.
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 Chancellor High better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 64.5 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 Chancellor High and Salem Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chancellor High: 1,321. Salem Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chancellor High and Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chancellor High is 255th of 317 and Salem Elementary is 493rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).