Best Schools in Salem, KY
Salem, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,435 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, 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, KY
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Livingston Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
2. Crittenden County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, KY
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crittenden County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
2. Livingston County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, KY
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Livingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
2. Crittenden County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
3. North Livingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, KY has a total population of 1,440 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, KY
How many schools are in Salem, KY?
Salem, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,435 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Salem score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, 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: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations