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Salem High School

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Salem High School ranks 38 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

38^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 87% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Salem High School is a small, high-performing public school in Salem, AR, serving 376 students in grades 7-12 within the rural Salem School District, which ranks in the top 21% of districts statewide. This school stands out for its consistent academic excellence, earning a 4 or 5-star rating in six of the last ten years and maintaining an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.2%. What makes this even more impressive is that Salem achieves these results while spending significantly less per student ($12,075) than nearby schools like Highland High School ($14,544) and Izard County Consolidated High School ($17,562), all while keeping class sizes small with a student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1.

Salem truly shines in math and science. In Algebra, 53.6% of students are proficient—45% higher than the state average—and Biology proficiency reaches 58.6%, far above the state's 42.7%. This math strength starts early, with 55.5% of 9th graders mastering Algebra compared to just 25.3% statewide. However, the school has room to grow in English Language Arts (ELA), where only 34.2% of students are proficient, below the state average of 39.4% and lower than Highland (43.1%) and Viola High School (38.1%). This contrast between strong math/science and weaker ELA is a key area for improvement.

Compared to its neighbors, Salem is a model of stability. While Mammoth Spring High School dropped from the 90th to the 59th percentile in just two years, Salem has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Arkansas high schools. This reliability is especially noteworthy given that nearly 60% of Salem students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a significant socioeconomic challenge that the school overcomes with effective teaching and resource allocation. For parents seeking a school with proven, steady academic performance and strong math and science programs, Salem High School is a standout choice in the region.

376

Students ?

5.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,075

Per pupil spending ?

59.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

313 Hwy 62 E
Salem, AR 72576

(870) 895-3293

District: Salem School District

Feeder schools for Salem High School:

Elementary:

Salem Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Arkansas high schools

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg50%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

211^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 54 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

38^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 251Salem School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	211 of 327	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.1	128 of 324	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.9	49 of 335	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	38 of 330	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	34 of 318	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	19 of 330	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	30 of 319	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	86.6	22 of 318	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	86.7	15 of 315	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	78.8	32 of 312	89.7%	★★★★★
2015	67.5	65 of 275	76.4%	★★★★☆
2014	82.4	19 of 280	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	78.0	30 of 278	89.2%	★★★★☆
2012	78.4	33 of 265	87.5%	★★★★☆
2011	77.3	39 of 264	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	85.4	9 of 254	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	86.7	10 of 240	95.8%	★★★★★
2008	81.4	22 of 223	90.1%	★★★★★
2007	79.6	22 of 225	90.2%	★★★★★
2006	79.3	19 of 206	90.8%	★★★★★
2005	82.8	20 of 208	90.4%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	75.7	38 of 293	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.5	33 of 291	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	26 of 305	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	86.8	26 of 295	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	77.1	40 of 282	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.2	19 of 290	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	24 of 282	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	83.2	22 of 263	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	82.7	27 of 264	89.8%	★★★★★
2016	76.5	47 of 269	82.5%	★★★★☆
2015	62.0	57 of 267	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	62.0	73 of 268	72.8%	★★★★☆
2013	65.2	67 of 271	75.3%	★★★★☆
2012	71.5	40 of 266	85.0%	★★★★☆
2011	59.5	92 of 266	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.7	38 of 262	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	19 of 261	92.7%	★★★★★
2008	76.0	20 of 256	92.2%	★★★★★
2007	74.9	18 of 258	93.0%	★★★★★
2006	78.3	12 of 232	94.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology59%+16 vs state

Algebra54%+17 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

Science37%-7 vs state

Reading35%-6 vs state

English Language Arts34%-5 vs state

Geometry20%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem High School	Public	7-12	313 Hwy 62 E	Salem	72576	Fulton County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 895-3293	376	71	5.3	59.6%	352 (93.6%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	75.7	38^th of 293 public high schools	87.0%		79.5	33^rd of 291 public high schools	88.7%	5	23.0	30.5	46.3	38.6	34.2	22.9	30.5	46.3	40.4	34.6	42.6	46.5	44.5		55.5	53.6		21.8	20.4	34.4	39.0	36.7		61.8	58.6	$12,075	$802	$11,274
Viola High School	Public	7-12	314 Longhorn Drive	Viola	72583	Fulton County	Viola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 458-2213	185	47	3.9	71.9%	178 (96.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	62.1	95^th of 293 public high schools	67.6%		42.7	169^th of 291 public high schools	41.9%	74	37.9	33.4	56.5	29.1	38.1	37.9	43.3	60.9	38.8	44.2	55.2	35.0	47.0	40.0		33.4	13.3	20.0	14.8	27.5	46.6	37.3		48.1	50.0	$15,568	$1,498	$14,070
Izard County Consolidated High School	Public	9-12	5068 North Ar 9	Brockwell	72517	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 258-7788	218	28	7.6	98.6%	208 (95.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	53.2	135^th of 293 public high schools	53.9%		39.1	183^rd of 291 public high schools	37.1%	48			37.2	37.3	37.2			39.3	37.3	38.3					11.1	11.1	33.3	23.5	26.0				92.8	40.7	56.5	$17,562	$1,944	$15,618
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1 Rebel Circle	Hardy	72542	Sharp County	Highland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 856-3273	476	65	7.3		437 (91.8%)	6 (1.3%)	19 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	71.8	50^th of 293 public high schools	82.9%		61.5	86^th of 291 public high schools	70.4%	36			46.6	39.8	43.1			54.3	41.6	47.9					44.7	45.5	62.9	9.8	24.5					50.5	49.1	$14,544	$1,563	$12,981
Mammoth Spring High School	Public	7-12	410 Goldsmith Ave	Mammoth Spring	72554	Fulton County	Mammoth Spring School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 625-7212	198	57	3.4	100.0%	187 (94.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	56	121^st of 293 public high schools	58.7%		77.2	38^th of 291 public high schools	86.9%	83	31.6	28.0	33.3	33.4	31.7	29.0	20.0	37.0	33.3	30.2	39.5	28.0	34.9		40.7	40.7		22.3	21.6	36.8	28.0	33.3		38.9	38.9	$15,102	$1,736	$13,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem High School

What is the racial makeup of Salem High School?

Students at Salem High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Salem High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 376 students attended Salem High School.

What district is Salem High School in?

Salem School District

Is Salem High School a good school?

Salem High School ranks 38^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Salem High School?

Salem High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Salem Elementary School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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