Top Rankings
Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,606 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
3,606 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.31
# American Indian Students
6 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
40 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,832 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
79%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
254
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
260
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
261
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,702 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,321 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,702
$21,644
Spending / Student
$20,321
$20,877
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Zion Hill Rd.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
William T. Barron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Butler St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
William E. Lancaster School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Millville St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbury School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #55.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Geremonty Dr.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Grades: 9-13
| 1,133 students
Rank: #66.
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 South Policy St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Preschool
Magnet School
24 School Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Grades: PK
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,606 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #84 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
79% of Salem School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,321 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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