Schools in Salem, Virginia (2025)
11 schools · 5,448 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 378.
Salem, in Virginia, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,448 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 11 public.
The median Enrollment across Salem's schools is 378, below the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is South Salem Elementary (89.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Glenvar Middle (88.4, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Fort Lewis Elementary (86.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 7 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Salem High (1,202 students), Andrew Lewis Middle (839 students), Glenvar High (620 students).
Ranked schools in Salem
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 190South Salem ElementarySalem · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 288Glenvar MiddleSalem · Public Middle88% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 386Fort Lewis ElementarySalem · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 486Salem HighSalem · Public High83% Math proficiency · 1,202 students
- 586West Salem ElementarySalem · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 682Glenvar HighSalem · Public High92% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 781Glenvar ElementarySalem · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 879Mason's Cove ElementarySalem · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 977Andrew Lewis MiddleSalem · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 839 students
- 1070G.W. Carver ElementarySalem · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 1169East Salem ElementarySalem · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 378 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Salem Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 89.7 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 2 | Glenvar Middle Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 88.4 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 3 | Fort Lewis Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 4 | Salem High Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86.3 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,202 |
| 5 | West Salem Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.0 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 6 | Glenvar High Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.6 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 7 | Glenvar Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81.2 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 8 | Mason's Cove Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 9 | Andrew Lewis Middle Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76.9 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 839 |
| 10 | G.W. Carver Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 11 | East Salem Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.1 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 378 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Salem side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Salem?
South Salem Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Salem with a Success Index (US) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Salem?
Salem has 11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 5,448 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Salem?
The median Enrollment across schools in Salem is 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.