Princess Anne High School vs. Salem High School
Should I attend Princess Anne High School or Salem High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Princess Anne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,705 students in grades 9-12, Princess Anne High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,705 students
1,662 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#113 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
90%
Graduation Rate
89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
456
455
Grade 10 Students
433
414
Grade 11 Students
403
395
Grade 12 Students
413
398
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
18%
27%
% White
51%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%