South Salem High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Oregon 97302 · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
#97 of 215 high schools in Oregon
#10212 of 16,910 nationally
About South Salem High School
South Salem High School is a public high located in Salem, in the Salem-Keizer SD 24J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,195 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 97th of 215 ranked high schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,195.
There are 55 schools in Salem; South Salem High School ranks 15th of 54 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.6
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 South Salem High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Salem High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKinley Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students · 588 m away
Bush Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students · 1.6 km away
Candalaria Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students · 1.8 km away
Salem Heights Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students · 2.1 km away
Morningside Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 2.1 km away
Richmond Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students · 2.3 km away
Howard Street Charter
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
184 students · 2.5 km away
Leslie Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students · 2.7 km away
Parrish Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 2.9 km away
North Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
McMinnville High School
McMinnville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
Grant High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,149 students
North Salem High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
McKay High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
Reynolds High School
Troutdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,385 students
McNary High School
Keizer · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Salem High School a good school?
South Salem High School has a Success Index (US) of 43.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 215 in Oregon. 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 South Salem High School rank in Oregon?
South Salem High School ranks #97 of 215 high schools in Oregon and #10212 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Salem High School?
South Salem High School had 2,195 students in 2025.
Is South Salem High School a elementary school or a high school?
South Salem High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Salem High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Salem High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.