Salem High School vs. Heritage High School
Should you attend Salem High School or Heritage 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
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Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,120 students
1,877 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1505 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
337
534
Grade 10 Students
286
476
Grade 11 Students
233
436
Grade 12 Students
264
431
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
81%
64%
% White
4%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
