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Best Schools in Salem, IN
Salem, IN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,043 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, 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, IN
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Washington Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 411 Students
2. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
3. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, IN
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 415 Students
2. Salem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, IN
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 523 Students
2. East Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
3. Bradie Shrum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students
4. East Salem 3rd School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Salem 3rd School • Private • Grades 1 - 3 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, IN has a total population of 12,502 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, IN
How many schools are in Salem, IN?
Salem, IN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,043 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Salem score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, 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: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Salem
3 of 3 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.