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Schools in Salem · Salem City School District

Salem’s public schools outscore 56% of Ohio districts

Math proficiency in Salem’s districts is 63%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Salem, 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.

#635of 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
60%
▲ 0 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 11 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 1–3 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.3K
▼ 20% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.6
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
1,637 students on the public path
In brief

Salem’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,263 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Reilly Elementary School, then Salem Junior High School, then 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’s grade

B Test scoresC− Graduation

B: better than 56% of Ohio school districts, #635 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 56%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (599)Better than 59%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 994 test results and a graduating class of 161 could put Salem anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Salem’s students in the tested grades sat them (939 in math, 1,050 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–2Buckeye Elementary SchoolSalem City School DistrictNo scores
3–4Reilly Elementary SchoolSalem City School DistrictB−
7–8Salem Junior High SchoolSalem City School DistrictB−
9–12Salem High SchoolSalem City School DistrictB

Salem’s public schools are run by Salem City School District, which also serves Perry. Parts of Salem (3% of its land) are served by South Range Local instead. 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.

Salem City School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 1,913 students · 18.6 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$13,263OH $16,610 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 59.5% · 1050 students tested
Math63%
State average 52.2% · 939 students tested

Salem vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SalemBSalem City
GreenASouth Range Local

Every school in Salem

4 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).

Also serving Salemin other towns
Buckeye Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2
418 students20:1Rate it →
Reilly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–4
B−
286 students24:1Rate it →
Salem Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–8
B−
323 students22:1Rate it →
Salem High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
610 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Salem’s schools

Are Salem’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools Salem children attend outscore 56% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #635 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Salem in?

Salem City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,913 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Salem are served by South Range Local.

Where do Salem kids go to high school?

Salem High School, with 610 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Salem’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Salem City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Salem spend per student?

$13,263 in Salem City 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.