How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lynn | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lynn, Massachusetts | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 15,556 | 3,752 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lynn | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,095 | $31,115 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.1% | 12.0% |
| State Revenue | 70.4% | 41.5% |
| Local Revenue | 3.5% | 46.5% |
Lynn
Federal State Local
Salem
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lynn | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.1% | 36.7% |
| African American | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.0% | 49.3% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lynn | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 34 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 837:1 | 108.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 40.6% |
School Types
Lynn
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Salem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.