G.W. Carver Elementary vs Salem High
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.
G.W. Carver Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students
| Measure | G.W. Carver Elementary Salem, Virginia | Salem High Salem, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,142 | #40 of 317 |
| National rank | #11002 of 50,301 | #525 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 404 | 1,202 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 1,202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 83% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 70.4).
- •G.W. Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Salem High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 88.4%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.9).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 1,202 students compared with 404.
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 G.W. Carver Elementary better than Salem High?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High ranks higher (86.3 vs 70.4 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 G.W. Carver Elementary and Salem High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.W. Carver Elementary: 404. Salem High: 1,202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.W. Carver Elementary and Salem High rank in Virginia?
G.W. Carver Elementary is 629th of 1,142 and Salem High is 40th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).