Excellent
#134 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 7% in state
Salem High
High School · Salem City Public Schools · Salem, VA
A Salem City Public Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Spartan Dr, Salem, VA 24153
- Math 92% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salem High score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Salem High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,691
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopetree AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Glenvar HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Northside HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 923 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salem City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem High is listed in Salem City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem High
Salem High is a public high school in Salem, VA, part of Salem City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Salem High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem High
What grades does Salem High serve?
Salem High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salem High?
Salem High has an enrollment of approximately 1,213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem High rank in VA?
Salem High ranks #134 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Salem High's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem High has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem High a charter school?
No, Salem High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem High a Title I school?
No, Salem High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem High?
41.5% of students at Salem High 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
- 1,213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Salem city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (540) 387-2437
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24153)
- 38,249
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24153; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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