Best Schools in West Salem, OH
West Salem, OH has 20 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,324 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in West Salem meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Salem, OH
The top high schools in West Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students
2. Black River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Cloverleaf High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverleaf Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
4. Ashland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 881 Students
5. Northwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
6. Mapleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Salem, OH
The top middle schools in West Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 313 Students
2. Cloverleaf Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverleaf Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
3. Ashland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
4. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
5. Mapleton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
6. Black River Education Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Salem, OH
The top elementary schools in West Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reagan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 593 Students
2. Norwayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
3. Northwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
4. Cloverleaf Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverleaf Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1075 Students
5. Taft Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 461 Students
6. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
7. Black River Education Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Salem, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Salem, OH has a total population of 6,386 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Salem, OH
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 West Salem, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Salem, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Salem, OH.
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 West Salem, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Salem, OH
How many schools are in West Salem, OH?
West Salem, OH has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,324 students in total.
How do schools in West Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in West Salem score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in West Salem meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in West Salem
3 of 3 schools in West Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in West 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)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.