Culpeper County High vs Salem High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culpeper County High
Culpeper · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,204 students
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students
| Measure | Culpeper County High Culpeper, Virginia | Salem High Salem, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #189 of 317 | #40 of 317 |
| National rank | #3523 of 16,910 | #525 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,202 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| city | Culpeper | Salem |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 69.1).
- •Salem High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Salem High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 54.2%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.1).
- •Culpeper County High is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,202.
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 Culpeper County High better than Salem High?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High ranks higher (86.3 vs 69.1 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 Culpeper County High and Salem High?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Culpeper and Salem in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culpeper County High: 1,204. Salem High: 1,202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culpeper County High and Salem High rank in Virginia?
Culpeper County High is 189th of 317 and Salem High is 40th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).