Best Public High Schools in Salem, IL (2026)

Best Salem Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 714 students in Salem, IL.

The top-ranked public high school in Salem, IL is Salem Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salem, IL public high school have an score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Salem have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Salem, IL public high school have a of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Community High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Salem, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Salem Community High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727

Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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Salem, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Elementary School (Closed 2004)

315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701

Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385

Gr: 9-12

Selmaville South Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806

Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salem, IL?

The top-ranked public high schools in Salem, IL include Salem Community High School.

How many public high schools are located in Salem?

1 public high schools are located in Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in Salem?

Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).