For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 376 students in Salem, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Salem, IN is Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Salem, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Gr: 3-7 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Salem, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Salem, IN include Salem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
1 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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