Best Schools in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has a total of 118 schools including 23 high schools, 24 middle schools and 69 elementary schools. A total of 54,734 students attend Salem, OR schools. On average, schools in Salem score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salem exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has 23 high schools with 19,969 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 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem exceed expectations.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
2. Cascade Senior High School
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Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
3. Silverton High School
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Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1238 Students
4. John F Kennedy High School
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Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
5. Colton High School
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Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
6. Molalla High School
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Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
7. Gervais High School
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Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
8. Jefferson High School
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Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
9. Santiam Junior/senior High School
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Santiam Canyon Sd 129j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students
10. Mckay High School
SchoolGrade
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Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has 24 middle schools with 12,231 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Molalla River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
2. Mt Angel Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
3. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
4. Colton Middle School
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Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
5. Gervais Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Howard Street Charter
SchoolGrade
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Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
7. Amity Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
8. Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
9. Cascade Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
10. Straub Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has 69 elementary schools with 22,095 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 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.
1. Pratum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 67 Students
2. Victor Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 213 Students
3. Colton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students
4. Central Howell Elementary School
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Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students
5. Clarkes Elementary School
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Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 154 Students
6. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
7. Aumsville Elementary School
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Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students
8. Rural Dell Elementary School
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Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
9. St Marys Public School
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Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 289 Students
10. Gervais Elementary School
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Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, OR has a total population of 193,992 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, OR
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, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, OR.
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, OR Internet Health Assessment.
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