Best High Schools in Salem, CT

Salem, CT has 3 high schools with 1,433 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 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Bacon Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students

2. Montville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students

3. Nathan Hale-ray High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, CT

Salem, CT has 4 middle schools with 1,419 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 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem exceed expectations.

1. William J. Johnston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

2. Nathan Hale-ray Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, CT

Salem, CT has 2 elementary schools with 967 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 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Salem Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salem School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students

2. East Haddam Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Haddam School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 337 Students

3. Fields Memorial School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bozrah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students

4. Colchester Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Colchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 630 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, CT

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

Community Factors

Salem, CT has a total population of 3,737 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, CT

3,819

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, CT.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, CT.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,785 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Salem, CT

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Oakdale, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Millington, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bozrah, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Lyme, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Colchester, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Montville, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gilman, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Uncasville, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Oxoboxo River, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
East Haddam, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations