Best Public Schools in Salem, AR


Summary:

The city of Salem, Arkansas is home to two schools - Salem Elementary School and Salem High School. While both schools perform well above the state average, Salem School District as a whole stands out, ranking 13th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 26 high schools in the state over the past three years and earning a 5-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in most subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Salem Elementary School has a more average performance, ranking between 85-119 out of 497 elementary schools in Arkansas with a 4-star rating.

The data suggests that resource allocation and staffing may play a role in the performance gap between the elementary and high school levels. Salem High School has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Salem Elementary School. Additionally, both schools serve a significant population of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the need to consider socioeconomic factors when evaluating school performance and ensuring equitable access to educational resources.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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