Best Schools in Salem, VA
Salem, VA has 31 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,539 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Salem meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salem, VA
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave Spring High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
2. Hidden Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
3. Salem High
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
4. Lord Botetourt High
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Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
5. Glenvar High
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
6. Eastern Montgomery High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
7. Northside High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
8. Patrick Henry High
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, VA
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave Spring Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Hidden Valley Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 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. Andrew Lewis Middle
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
6. Northside Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
7. Shawsville Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
8. Woodrow Wilson Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, VA
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Back Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
2. Fort Lewis Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
3. Grandin Court Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
4. Oak Grove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Glen Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
6. South Salem Elementary
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
7. Mason's Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
8. West Salem Elementary
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
9. Glenvar Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
10. Greenfield Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 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.
Questions About Schools in Salem, VA
How many schools are in Salem, VA?
Salem, VA has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,539 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Salem score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Salem 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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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Salem
11 of 11 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 7C: 1
All 11 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- East Salem Elementary
- Fort Lewis Elementary
- Glenvar Elementary
- Gw Carver Elementary
- Masons Cove Elementary
- South Salem Elementary
- West Salem Elementary
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.