Serving 1,675 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Salem High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Salem High School is ranked #113 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Salem High School often compared to?
Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tallwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?
The graduation rate of Salem High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
1,675 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Salem High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem High School?
Salem High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem High School offer ?
Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,675 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
