For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,501 students in Salem City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem City, VA are Glenvar High School and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Salem City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Salem City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenvar High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem City (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenvar High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Salem High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Spartan Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Gr: K-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Salem City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arnold R. Burton Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salem City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem City, VA include Glenvar High School and Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem City?
3 public high schools are located in Salem City.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City?
Salem City public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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