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Salem, New Hampshire · ZIP 03079

Schools Near Salem

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

45OUT OF 100

Below Average

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

25

25/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

68

68/100

Fair

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

44

44/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

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69▲24 vs here
Atkinson, New HampshireAtkinsonZIP 03811
77▲32 vs here
Windham, New HampshireWindhamZIP 03087
87▲42 vs here
Haverhill, MassachusettsHaverhillZIP 01832
61▲16 vs here

Area School Performance

Schools Listed

10

Avg Math Proficiency

48%

Avg Reading Proficiency

54%

School Score

68/100

Grades
William T. Barron Elementary SchoolKG–05377
62%
52%
North Salem Elementary SchoolKG–05353
62%
62%
William E. Lancaster SchoolKG–05294
57%
52%
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter SchKG–08286
57%
57%
Mary A. Fisk Elementary SchoolKG–05272
47%
42%
Dr. L. F. Soule SchoolKG–05270
47%
37%
Woodbury School06–08762
41%
56%
Salem High School09–121,116
33%
54%
Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School09–12106
25%
75%
Salem PreschoolPK–PK113Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 68/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026