Top Rankings
Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,557 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
3,557 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.33
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
78%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,357. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,601 is less than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,001
$22,357
Spending / Student
$20,601
$21,566
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Zion Hill Rd.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7062
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
William E. Lancaster School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Millville St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
William T. Barron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Butler St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Woodbury School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Dr. L. F. Soule School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
173 South Policy St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
24 School Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,557 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #83 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
78% of Salem School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,601 is less than the state median of $21,566. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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