Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Salem High School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 91% 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 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
1,213 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Salem High School students are White, 16% 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 High School?
Salem High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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?
This is my fourth year attending Salem High School. Salem has many great opportunities to offer. Salem High School offers the International Baccalaureate program. The school is well kept up. The teachers are super friendly and easy to get along with. The student body as a whole is inviting. Bullying is not a problem at Salem. From my standpoint, everyone seems to get along with everyone else. Salem has awesome activities to take part in. We have several clubs students can join. Salem offers NHS. The only complaint I have about the school system is SOL's. This is not in particular the school's fault, but rather the state's fault. Every school in Virginia spends too much time focusing on reviewing for the SOL instead of prioritizing education.
I would definitely recommend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tor.l
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
