Scott City High School vs. Salem Sr. High School
Should I attend Scott City High School or Salem Sr. 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
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Top Rankings
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Salem Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Scott City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 590 students in grades 9-12, Salem Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
266 students
590 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1502 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
74
171
Grade 10 Students
74
148
Grade 11 Students
63
132
Grade 12 Students
55
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
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% White
95%
93%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
