For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,235 students in Salem, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Salem, NH are Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Salem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Salem, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Salem High 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: 9-12
| 1,114 students
Salem, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 School St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Grades: 1-5
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salem, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Salem, NH include Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School and Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem?
2 public high schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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