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Schools in Salem Township · West Liberty-Salem Local School District

Salem Township’s public schools outscore 87% of Ohio districts

75% of students in Salem Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Salem Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#148of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
75%
▲ 16 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
75%
▲ 23 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.1K
▼ 15% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.4
OH 16.9
Schools in town
3
1,128 students on the public path
In brief

Salem Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 623 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Salem Township’s, its schools beat 76%, lower than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 75% and math 75% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,082 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is West Liberty-Salem Middle School, then West Liberty-Salem High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Salem Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 87% of Ohio school districts, #148 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (623)Better than 76%
Towns in Champaign County (12)Better than 92%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 644 test results and a graduating class of 83 could put Salem Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Salem Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (639 in math, 650 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Salem Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5West Liberty-Salem Elementary SchoolWest Liberty-Salem Local School DistrictA−
6–8West Liberty-Salem Middle SchoolWest Liberty-Salem Local School DistrictNo scores
9–12West Liberty-Salem High SchoolWest Liberty-Salem Local School DistrictA−

Salem Township’s public schools are run by West Liberty-Salem Local School District, which also serves Harrison, Liberty, Monroe and Union and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

West Liberty-Salem Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 1,128 students, down 3% since 2021–22 · 17.4 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$14,082OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading75%
State average 59.5% · 650 students tested
Math75%
State average 52.2% · 639 students tested

Salem Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Salem Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Salem TownshipAWest Liberty-Salem Local
UrbanaC+Urbana City
MonroeA−Benjamin Logan Local K–12 · West Liberty-Salem Local K–12
Harrison—Graham Local PK–12 · West Liberty-Salem Local K–12
LibertyB+Bellefontaine City PK–12 · West Liberty-Salem Local K–12
ConcordB−Graham Local

3 of the 5 neighbors share West Liberty-Salem Local with Salem Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Salem Township

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Salem Townshipby address
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · West Liberty
A−
480 students17:1Rate it →
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Liberty
282 students19:1Rate it →
West Liberty-Salem High School
High · Grades 9–12 · West Liberty
A−
366 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Salem Township’s schools

Are Salem Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Salem Township children attend outscore 87% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #148 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Salem Township in?

West Liberty-Salem Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,128 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Salem Township kids go to high school?

West Liberty-Salem High School in West Liberty, with 366 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Salem Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in West Liberty-Salem Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Salem Township spend per student?

$14,082 in West Liberty-Salem Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.