For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,940 students in Salem City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Salem City School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,940 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,999 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,113 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,999
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,113
$17,235
Best Salem City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8905
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8905
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
491 Reilly Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8921
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8921
Grades: 3-4
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Merle Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8925
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8925
Grades: 5-6
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8914
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8914
Grades: 7-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Buckeye Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8917
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8917
Grades: K-2
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem City School District?
Salem City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,940 students.
What is the rank of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District is ranked #333 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City School District?
84% of Salem City School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Salem City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,113 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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