For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 334 students in West Salem, OH.
The top-ranked public high school in West Salem, OH is Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, OH public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
West Salem, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwestern High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in West Salem, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
West Salem, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Salem, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Salem, OH include Northwestern High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Salem?
1 public high schools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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