Best High Schools in Salem, VA

Salem, VA has 9 high schools with 7,983 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 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hidden Valley High

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students

2. Cave Spring High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students

3. Glenvar High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students

4. Lord Botetourt High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students

5. Northside High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students

6. Salem High

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students

7. Eastern Montgomery High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students

8. Patrick Henry High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, VA

Salem, VA has 8 middle schools with 4,802 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 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hidden Valley Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students

2. Cave Spring Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students

3. Read Mountain Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

4. Glenvar Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students

5. Northside Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

6. Andrew Lewis Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students

7. Woodrow Wilson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students

8. Shawsville Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, VA

Salem, VA has 14 elementary schools with 4,754 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 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.

1. Grandin Court Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

2. Fort Lewis Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students

3. Mason's Cove Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students

4. Oak Grove Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

5. Greenfield Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students

6. Back Creek Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students

7. West Salem Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 399 Students

8. South Salem Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

9. Glen Cove Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

10. East Salem Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Salem, VA has a total population of 37,548 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, VA

17,539

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

18.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,043 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Salem, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Salem, VA

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Glenvar, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations