Best High Schools in Salem, AL

Salem, AL has 4 high schools with 3,388 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Salem score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem don't meet expectations.

1. Smiths Station High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1286 Students

2. Russell County High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students

3. Beulah High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 533 Students

4. Beauregard High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, AL

Salem, AL has 3 middle schools with 2,309 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Salem score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Sanford Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 545 Students

2. Smiths Station Junior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 934 Students

3. Russell County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, AL

Salem, AL has 6 elementary schools with 3,849 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Salem score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. South Smiths Station Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 645 Students

2. Beauregard Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 769 Students

3. West Smiths Station Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 870 Students

4. Wacoochee Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students

5. Beulah Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 705 Students

6. Dixie Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Salem, AL has a total population of 8,696 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, AL

9,546

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, AL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,335 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Salem, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Salem, AL

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Smiths Station, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Piney Grove, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Opelika, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fortson, GA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mountain Hill, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations