Best Schools in Salem, MI
Salem, MI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,504 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, 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, MI
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2499 Students
2. Plymouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1931 Students
3. South Lyon East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lyon Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, MI
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
2. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
3. Millennium Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lyon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1039 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, MI
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moraine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
2. Thornton Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
3. Ridge Wood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
4. Bird Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lyon Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, MI has a total population of 2,056 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, MI
How many schools are in Salem, MI?
Salem, MI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,504 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Salem score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, 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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