Best Schools in Salem City, VA
Salem City, VA has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,102 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Salem City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salem City, VA
The top high schools in Salem City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
2. Glenvar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem City, VA
The top middle schools in Salem City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenvar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Andrew Lewis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem City, VA
The top elementary schools in Salem City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Lewis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
2. South Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
3. West Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
4. G.w. Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
5. East Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
6. Salem Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Montessori School • Private • Grades KG • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem City, VA has a total population of 25,346 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem City, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem City, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Salem City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem City, VA
How many schools are in Salem City, VA?
Salem City, VA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,102 students in total.
How do schools in Salem City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Salem City score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Salem City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Salem City?
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.
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations