Top Rankings
Salem City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,750 students in Salem City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Salem City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
3,750 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Salem City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
350 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
557 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
15%
22%
# White Students
2,557 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
68%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
231
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
329
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,350
$15,473
Spending / Student
$16,779
$15,228
Best Salem City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Spartan Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2478
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2478
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 N Bruffey St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2503
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2503
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Andrew Lewis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2513
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2513
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #55.
East Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1765 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-7001
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2492
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2492
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salem Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
510 S College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem City School District?
Salem City School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,750 students.
What is the rank of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District is ranked #29 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City School District?
68% of Salem City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Salem City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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