- Swampscott High reported a higher sat/act participation than Salem High (163 vs. 0).
- Swampscott High reported a higher ap enrollment than Salem High (191 vs. 105).
- Salem High reported a higher chronically absent students than Swampscott High (238 vs. 171).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Salem High reported a higher chronically absent students than Swampscott High (238 vs. 171).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Salem High reported a higher graduating cohort than Swampscott High (244 vs. 184).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Swampscott High reported a higher sat/act participation than Salem High (163 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Swampscott High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Salem High (16 vs. 9).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Swampscott High reported a higher students per counselor than Salem High (130.6:1 vs. 67.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Salem High
1 metric was reported by Salem High. Comparable data for Swampscott High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
82%
Reported Only at Swampscott High
1 metric was reported by Swampscott High. Comparable data for Salem High is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Salem High
$26,434.17
Swampscott High
$21,787.34
Local revenue share
Salem High
48.2%
Swampscott High
69.1%
State revenue share
Salem High
40.2%
Swampscott High
26.2%
Federal revenue share
Salem High
11.7%
Swampscott High
4.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Salem High
25%
Swampscott High
20.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Essex County
$99,431
Essex County
$99,431
Poverty rate
Essex County
9.4%
Essex County
9.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
42.3%
Essex County
42.3%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
4.1%
Essex County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.