Best Schools in Salem, NC
Salem, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,028 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salem, NC
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Nash High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
2. Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, NC
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, NC
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
2. Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
3. Swift Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, NC has a total population of 684 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, NC
How many schools are in Salem, NC?
Salem, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,028 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Salem score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Salem greatly exceed 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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