Best Schools in Salem, SC
Salem, SC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,630 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Salem don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salem, SC
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Pickens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
3. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, SC
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
2. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
3. Pickens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, SC
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keowee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
2. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
3. Hagood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
4. Tamassee-salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Salem, SC
How many schools are in Salem, SC?
Salem, SC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,630 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Salem score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Salem don't 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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