Salem High School vs. Pinkerton Academy
Should I attend Salem High School or Pinkerton Academy? 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
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Pinkerton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,165 students in grades 9-13, Salem High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,101 students in grades 9-13, Pinkerton Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
1,165 students
3,101 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
237 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#137 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
66%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
326
939
Grade 10 Students
265
782
Grade 11 Students
296
732
Grade 12 Students
278
648
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
81%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%