Plymouth High School vs. Salem High School
Should you attend Plymouth High School or Salem High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,816 students in grades 6-12, Plymouth High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,871 students in grades 6-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
1,816 students
1,871 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
93 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#146 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
436
500
Grade 10 Students
464
490
Grade 11 Students
446
458
Grade 12 Students
464
414
Ungraded Students
6
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
20%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
61%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%