Best High Schools in Salem, GA

High schools
1
Students
1,178
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Upson-lee High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students

See all 451 high schools in Georgia ranked

Best Middle Schools in Salem, GA

Middle schools
1
Students
927
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Upson-lee Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Salem, GA

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,955
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Upson-lee Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 906 Students

2. Upson-lee Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Thomaston-upson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 1049 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, GA

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

Community Factors

Salem, GA has a total population of 307 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, GA

4,060

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, GA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, GA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Salem, GA

How many schools are in Salem, GA?

Salem, GA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,060 students in total.

How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in Salem score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, 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, GA

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  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Zenith, GA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jarrell, GA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lincoln Park, GA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hammett, GA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Roberta, GA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Knoxville, GA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Musella, GA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations