Salem School District
School District · Salem, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#48 of 90
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,909
$2,473 vs New Hampshire median
District size
3,558 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Salem School District ranks #48 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Salem School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dr. L. F. Soule School (8.6/10), North Salem Elementary School (7.9/10), and William T. Barron Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Salem School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Salem School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. L. F. Soule School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | North Salem Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | William T. Barron Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | William E. Lancaster School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodbury School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Salem High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Mary A. Fisk Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Salem School District
Salem School District is a Salem, New Hampshire school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,558 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $19,909 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Salem School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dr. L. F. Soule School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Salem School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Salem School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salem School District with test data.
Schools in Salem School District
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 3,558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- District spending per student
- $19,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem School District?
Salem School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Salem School District?
The average composite rating for Salem School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Salem School District?
Salem School District's district-level spending was $19,909 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salem School District is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salem School District?
Dr. L. F. Soule School is the highest-rated school in Salem School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Salem School District?
Across schools in Salem School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salem School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Salem School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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