Best Schools in Salem, SC
Salem, SC has a total of 13 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 8,017 students attend Salem, SC schools. On average, schools in Salem score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Salem, SC
Salem, SC has 5 high schools with 4,112 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 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. D. W. Daniel High
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Walhalla High
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Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
3. Rosman High
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Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
4. Blue Ridge Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
5. Pickens High
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, SC
Salem, SC has 5 middle schools with 2,772 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 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
2. Rosman Middle
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Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
3. Pickens Middle
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
4. Walhalla Middle
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Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, SC
Salem, SC has 3 elementary schools with 1,133 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 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.
1. Keowee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
2. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
3. Tamassee-salem Elementary
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Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, SC has a total population of 5,669 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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