Best High Schools in Salem, AR

High schools
2
Students
602
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Salem High School

A-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 425 Students

2. Viola High School

B-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Viola School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students

See all 285 high schools in Arkansas ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, AR

Elementary schools
2
Students
661
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Viola Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Viola School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students

2. Salem Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 451 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, AR

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

Community Factors

Salem, AR has a total population of 2,733 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, AR

1,263

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, AR.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

38.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

32.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, AR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Salem, AR

How many schools are in Salem, AR?

Salem, AR has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,263 students in total.

How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in Salem score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Salem exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Salem?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Salem, AR

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Moko, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wheeling, AR

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Glencoe, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sturkie, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Morriston, AR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Heart, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Camp, AR

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wiseman, AR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Viola, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Day, AR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Salem

Average SchoolGrade
A-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
43.5%
Avg projected
46%

2 of 2 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 1

All 2 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)