For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 175 students in Salem, WV (there are , serving 3 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Salem, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public school in Salem, WV is Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Salem, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Salem, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
15 Industrial Blvd.
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, WV include Salem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
1 public schools are located in Salem.
What percentage of students in Salem go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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