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Best Salem City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,501 students in Salem City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Salem City, VA are Glenvar High School and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Salem City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Salem City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenvar High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Salem City (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenvar High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Salem High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Spartan Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Salem City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Salem City, VA include Glenvar High School and Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem City?
3 public high schools are located in Salem City.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City?
Salem City public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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