Central High vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,309 students
Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
936 students
| Measure | Central High Salem, Wisconsin | Salem Elementary Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 446 | #604 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6748 of 16,910 | #23501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,309 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 52.4).
- •Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 32.4%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.7).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 936.
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 Central High better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (56.2 vs 52.4 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 Central High and Salem Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,309. Salem Elementary: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Salem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 91st of 446 and Salem Elementary is 604th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).