Top Rankings
Salem City PBLC Schs 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,799 students in Salem City PBLC Schs 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 PBLC Schs 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
3,799 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Salem City PBLC Schs 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 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
69%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
324 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
18%
# Black Students
538 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
14%
22%
# White Students
2,657 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
70%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
235
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
248
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
273
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
275
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,563 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,178
$15,672
Spending / Student
$16,563
$15,424
Best Salem City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High 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
| 1,249 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Salem Elementary 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: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Salem Elementary 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
(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
| 887 students
Rank: #55.
East Salem Elementary 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
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
G.w. Carver Elementary 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
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem City PBLC Schs School District?
Salem City PBLC Schs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,799 students.
What is the rank of Salem City PBLC Schs School District?
Salem City PBLC Schs 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City PBLC Schs School District?
70% of Salem City PBLC Schs School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem City PBLC Schs School District?
Salem City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Salem City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,563 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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