Heritage High School vs. Salem High School
Should you attend Heritage High School or Salem High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 1,877 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,877 students
1,120 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1921 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
16%
Graduation Rate
84%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
534
337
Grade 10 Students
476
286
Grade 11 Students
436
233
Grade 12 Students
431
264
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
11%
% Black
64%
81%
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
