For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,093 students in Salem, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Salem, UT are American Preparatory Academy - Salem, Salem Hills High School and Salem Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Salem have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
Salem, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Hills High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salem, UT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 465-4434
Grades: K-10
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Hills High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 N Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-3200
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 North Main
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-6558
Grades: 7-9
| 953 students
Salem, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
161 E 400 North
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 423-7029
Grades: K-12
| 8,702 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salem, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Salem, UT include American Preparatory Academy - Salem, Salem Hills High School and Salem Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem?
3 public high schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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