Best High Schools in Salem, NH

Salem, NH has 4 high schools with 3,320 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Salem score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Windham High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1055 Students

2. Salem High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1134 Students

3. Timberlane Regional High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students

4. Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, NH

Salem, NH has 3 middle schools with 1,950 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Salem score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Windham Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 438 Students

2. Woodbury School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students

3. Timberlane Regional Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, NH

Salem, NH has 12 elementary schools with 3,548 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Salem score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem exceed expectations.

1. The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter Sch

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

The Birches Academy Of Academics & Art A Public Charter Sch • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students

2. Golden Brook Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Windham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1098 Students

3. William T. Barron Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

4. North Salem Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

5. Atkinson Academy

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Timberlane Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

6. William E. Lancaster School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students

7. Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students

8. Dr. L. F. Soule School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students

9. Merrimack Valley Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Merrimack Valley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 51 Students

10. Salem Kid Start Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem Kid Start Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 19 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Salem, NH has a total population of 29,939 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, NH

8,818

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, NH.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,995 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Salem, NH Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Salem, NH

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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Windham, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Atkinson, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lawrence, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Methuen, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pelham, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Haverhill, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hampstead, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Plaistow, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Derry, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations