Salem High School vs. Tallwood High School
Should I attend Salem High School or Tallwood High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Tallwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12, Tallwood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,662 students
1,835 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
116 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#115 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
88%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
455
485
Grade 10 Students
414
488
Grade 11 Students
395
450
Grade 12 Students
398
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
27%
34%
% White
38%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%