- McKay High School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Salem High School (1,760 vs. 1,359).
- South Salem High School reported a higher students per counselor than McKay High School (550.3:1 vs. 365.9:1).
- South Salem High School reported a higher gifted & talented than McKay High School (244 vs. 130).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
McKay High School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Salem High School (1,760 vs. 1,359).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
McKay High School reported a higher graduating cohort than South Salem High School (589 vs. 493).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Salem High School reported a higher gifted & talented than McKay High School (244 vs. 130).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
McKay High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Salem High School (79 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Salem High School reported a higher students per counselor than McKay High School (550.3:1 vs. 365.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
32 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South Salem High School
1 metric was reported by South Salem High School. Comparable data for McKay High School is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
466
Reported Only at McKay High School
2 metrics were reported by McKay High School. Comparable data for South Salem High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
274
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South Salem High School
$16,684.85
McKay High School
$16,684.85
Local revenue share
South Salem High School
27.4%
McKay High School
27.4%
State revenue share
South Salem High School
62.1%
McKay High School
62.1%
Federal revenue share
South Salem High School
10.5%
McKay High School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Salem High School
54%
McKay High School
54%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Marion County
$74,624
Marion County
$74,624
Poverty rate
Marion County
13.1%
Marion County
13.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
26%
Marion County
26%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.1%
Marion 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.