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Salem High School

High School · Rockdale County · Conyers, GA

A Rockdale County high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3551 Underwood Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30013

  • Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 75.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate75%
AP Participation20.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$15,849
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Salem High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Salem High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,851/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conyers), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,086

Median home value

$274,300

Median rent

$1,447/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Young Americans Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–120.6 mi424Compare →
Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition4.99–122.0 mi55Compare →
Peachtree Academy Private SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2PK–122.2 mi293Compare →
Hills AcademyPrivate · tuition6.34–122.6 mi79Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rockdale County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#17 of 18
District spending per student
$15,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Salem High School is listed in Rockdale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Salem High School

Salem High School is a public high school in Conyers, GA, part of Rockdale County, serving approximately 1,047 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,115 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salem High School

What grades does Salem High School serve?

Salem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Salem High School?

Salem High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,047 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salem High School rank in GA?

Salem High School ranks #2,115 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Salem High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Salem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Salem High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Salem High School a charter school?

No, Salem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Salem High School a Title I school?

No, Salem High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem High School?

79.9% of students at Salem High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockdale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
4-Year Graduation
75.0%
Area population (ZIP 30013)
28,220
Area average commute
35.1 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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