Best Schools in Salem, PA
Salem, PA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,733 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, 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, PA
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selinsgrove Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selinsgrove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, PA
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selinsgrove Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selinsgrove Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Ms - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, PA
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selinsgrove Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 552 Students
2. Hamilton Heights El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
3. Lurgan El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 118 Students
4. Grandview El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
5. Selinsgrove Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selinsgrove Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, PA has a total population of 130 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, PA
How many schools are in Salem, PA?
Salem, PA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,733 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Salem score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, 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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