Best Schools in Salem, VA
Salem, VA has a total of 35 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 17,539 students attend Salem, VA schools. On average, schools in Salem score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
2. Cave Spring High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
3. Glenvar High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
4. Lord Botetourt High
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
5. Northside High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
6. Salem High
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
7. Eastern Montgomery High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
8. Patrick Henry High
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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
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Cave Spring Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
3. Read Mountain Middle
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
4. Glenvar Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
5. Northside Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
6. Andrew Lewis Middle
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
7. Woodrow Wilson Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
8. Shawsville Middle
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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
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
2. Fort Lewis Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
3. Mason's Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
4. Oak Grove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Greenfield Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
6. Back Creek Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
7. West Salem Elementary
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 399 Students
8. South Salem Elementary
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
9. Glen Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
10. East Salem Elementary
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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
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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