Best Public High Schools in Salem, IL (2025-26)

Best Salem Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

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 51��s (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).