#385 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#11308 of 16,910 nationally
About Salem Sr. High
Salem Sr. High is a public high located in Salem, in the Salem R-80 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 606 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 385th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 606.
There are 8 schools in Salem; Salem Sr. High ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Salem Sr. High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salem Sr. High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Salem Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students · 153 m away
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
257 students · 1.4 km away
Salem Upper Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
335 students · 2.7 km away
North Wood Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
155 students · 5.3 km away
Oak Hill Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
149 students · 8.7 km away
Dent-Phelps Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students · 12 km away
Green Forest Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
152 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Central High
Park Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
605 students
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Oak Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 6–12
610 students
Fredericktown High
Fredericktown · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
Clinton Sr. High
Clinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
Eldon High
Eldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Sr. High a good school?
Salem Sr. High has a Success Index (US) of 38.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #385 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Salem Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Salem Sr. High ranks #385 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #11308 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem Sr. High?
Salem Sr. High had 606 students in 2025.
Is Salem Sr. High a elementary school or a high school?
Salem Sr. High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem Sr. High?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Salem Sr. High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.