Best Schools in Salem, MO
Salem, MO has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 7,168 students attend Salem, MO schools. On average, schools in Salem score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salem exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Salem, MO
Salem, MO has 6 high schools with 3,397 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Salem score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem exceed expectations.
1. St. James High
SchoolGrade
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St. James R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Steelville High
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Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Rolla Sr. High
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Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
4. Licking High
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Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
5. Salem Sr. High
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Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
6. Viburnum High
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Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, MO
Salem, MO has 8 middle schools with 1,804 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Salem score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem exceed expectations.
1. Steelville Middle
SchoolGrade
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Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
2. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
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St. James R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
3. Salem Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, MO
Salem, MO has 6 elementary schools with 1,960 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Salem score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.
1. Green Forest Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Green Forest R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
2. Lucy Wortham James Elem.
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St. James R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
3. North Wood Elem.
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North Wood R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
4. Salem Upper Elem.
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Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 336 Students
5. Raymondville Elem.
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Raymondville R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students
6. Dent-phelps Elem.
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Dent-phelps R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
7. Viburnum Elementary
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Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
8. Oak Hill Elem.
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Oak Hill R-i • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 131 Students
9. Steelville Elem.
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Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
10. Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
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Salem R-80 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 247 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, MO has a total population of 8,651 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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