Salem High vs South Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students
South Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Salem High Salem, Virginia | South Salem Elementary Salem, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 317 | #98 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #525 of 16,910 | #857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,202 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 91% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 86.3).
- •South Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •South Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.3).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 1,202 students compared with 371.
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 High better than South Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Salem Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 86.3 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 Salem High and South Salem Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem High: 1,202. South Salem Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem High and South Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
Salem High is 40th of 317 and South Salem Elementary is 98th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).