For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,222 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 31% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 62% 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 95%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem High School, with 96% 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 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Salem High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Geremonty Dr.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7069
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 18% (majority Hispanic).
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