For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,762 students in Salem, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Salem, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Salem, IN are Salem High School, Bradie Shrum Elementary School and Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Salem, IN Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Salem, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Grades: 3-7
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, IN include Salem High School, Bradie Shrum Elementary School and Salem Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Salem, IN?
3 public schools are located in Salem, IN.
What percentage of students in Salem, IN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Salem, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salem, IN?
Salem, IN public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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