Best Schools in Salem, CT
Salem, CT has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,075 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Salem meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salem, CT
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bacon Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
2. Montville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
3. Nathan Hale-ray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, CT
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William J. Johnston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 477 Students
2. Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students
3. Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, CT
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students
2. Jack Jackter Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
3. Oakdale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students
4. East Haddam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haddam School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 337 Students
5. Fields Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bozrah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
6. Colchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, CT
How many schools are in Salem, CT?
Salem, CT has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,075 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Salem score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Salem meet 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.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Salem
1 of 1 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.