For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,498 students in Salem, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem, MA are Salem Academy Charter School, New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Salem, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Liberty Innovation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Salem Prep High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Salem, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
New Liberty Charter School Of Salem (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salem, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem, MA include Salem Academy Charter School, New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem?
4 public high schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Salem include: Salem High School vs. Salem Academy Charter School, Salem High School vs. Salem Prep High School, Salem Academy Charter School vs. Salem High School