For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,204 students in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR public high schools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 0.59.
the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Salem High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Salem High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR include South Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem?
the neighborhood of South Central, Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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