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Best Schools in Salem, IL
Salem, IL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,984 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, 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, IL
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
2. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, IL
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 529 Students
2. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, IL
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iuka Comm Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iuka Ccsd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
2. Raccoon Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raccoon Cons Sd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students
3. Hawthorn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students
4. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Selmaville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selmaville Ccsd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, IL has a total population of 9,940 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, IL
How many schools are in Salem, IL?
Salem, IL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,984 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Salem score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, 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: 44%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Salem
4 of 4 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.