Top Rankings
Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 810 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
810 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 258 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
19%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,305 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,341
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,305
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
313 Hwy 62 E
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-2456
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-2456
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Salem High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Hwy 62 E
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 2 public schools serving 810 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #12 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
94% of Salem School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,305 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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