Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Salem City School District. The school's athletic teams compete as the Salem Quakers in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Eastern Buckeye Conference.
Serving 286 students in grades 7-8, Salem Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Junior High School's student population of 286 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1860
Colors
Black, Red
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Preparing all students in a safe and welcoming learning environment to be informed citizens who embrace life-long learning.
School Rankings
Salem Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Junior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1961 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Junior High School's ranking?
Salem Junior High School is ranked #1961 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Salem Junior High School often compared to?
Salem Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Anderson Jr/sr High School, Leetonia Elementary K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Salem Junior High School?
286 students attend Salem Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Salem Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem Junior High School?
Salem Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salem Junior High School offer ?
Salem Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Junior High School part of?
Salem Junior High School is part of Salem City School District.
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