Summary:
The city of Salem, Ohio is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the Salem City and West Branch Local school districts.
Among the standout schools in the area is West Branch Early Learning Center, an elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio and a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to other elementary schools. Salem High School also stands out, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and above-average performance on state tests in subjects like 8th-grade science and math.
However, the data reveals disparities in school performance across the district, with Salem High School ranked 376th out of 867 Ohio high schools, while the elementary and middle schools are ranked in the middle to lower end of their respective categories. Additionally, high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at Salem High School (48.6%) and Buckeye Elementary School (36.9%), suggest a need for the district to address attendance issues. The data also indicates potential equity challenges, with disparities in student racial makeup and free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.
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