Best Schools in Salem, FL
Salem, FL has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,093 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, 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, FL
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
2. Dixie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixie • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 714 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, FL
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
2. Ruth Rains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixie • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, FL
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steinhatchee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
2. James M. Anderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixie • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 382 Students
3. Taylor County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 528 Students
4. Taylor County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 646 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, FL has a total population of 365 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, FL
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, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, FL.
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, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, FL
How many schools are in Salem, FL?
Salem, FL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,093 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Salem score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, 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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