For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,941 students in Salem City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem City, VA are Glenvar Middle School and Andrew Lewis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenvar Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Andrew Lewis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2513
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2513
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Grades: K-12
| 667 students
Salem City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arnold R. Burton Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem City, VA include Glenvar Middle School and Andrew Lewis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem City?
3 public middle schools are located in Salem City.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City?
Salem City public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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