Best Public Schools in Salem, NJ


Summary:

The city of Salem, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve diverse student populations and face a range of challenges, from low academic performance to high poverty and attendance issues.

Among the standout schools in Salem are Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School, which has the highest state-wide ranking and rating among the elementary schools, and Mannington Township Elementary School, which also performs well academically. In contrast, Salem Middle School and Salem High School struggle, with low test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism. The data suggests a strong correlation between poverty and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest-need populations, such as John Fenwick Academy, also having the lowest test scores and state rankings.

Overall, the schools in the Salem City School District, as well as those in the surrounding Lower Alloways Creek School District, Mannington Township School District, and Elsinboro Township School District, face significant challenges in providing quality education to their students. However, the success of a few schools, such as Lower Alloways Creek and Mannington Township, suggests that with the right resources and strategies, the district can work to improve outcomes for all students.








Cities Near Salem

See the top NJ New Jersey cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of 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.





Diagnostics
y-SD2L3_34__Salem___3_13_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 221 milliseconds.