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South Central High School vs. Salem Community High School

Should I attend South Central High School or Salem Community 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
South Central High School
800 W Washington St
Farina, IL 62838
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Salem Community High School
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, South Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Salem Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
229 students
701 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
43 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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Test Scores

#1938 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2004 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(17-18 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart display graduation rate of South Central High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
This chart display graduation rate of Salem Community High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
69
191
Grade 10 Students
46
198
Grade 11 Students
53
152
Grade 12 Students
61
160

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
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This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Salem Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
1%
1%
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% White
96%
93%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in South Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Salem Community High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
0.08
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of South Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Salem Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salem Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
(12-13 School Year Data)
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salem Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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