Top Rankings
Salem Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,655 students in Salem Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Salem Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,479
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,738
$12,815
Best Salem Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Salem High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem Community Schools?
Salem Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,655 students.
What is the rank of Salem Community Schools?
Salem Community Schools is ranked #258 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem Community Schools?
93% of Salem Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem Community Schools?
Salem Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Salem Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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