Best Schools in Salem, SD
Salem, SD has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,641 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, 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, SD
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Montrose High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
4. Mccook Central High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Canistota High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, SD
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montrose Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Howard Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. Canistota Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
5. Mccook Central Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, SD
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Montrose Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose School District 43-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
4. Canistota Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
5. Mccook Central Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
6. Goldenview Colony School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccook Central School District 43-7 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
7. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 40 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, SD has a total population of 1,807 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, SD.
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, SD
How many schools are in Salem, SD?
Salem, SD has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,641 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Salem score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, 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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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Salem
4 of 4 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.