Summary:
In zip code 72576, there is one high school, Salem High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 in the Salem School District and has a total enrollment of 376 students.
Salem High School stands out for its exceptional performance in STEM subjects, particularly Algebra and Biology, where proficiency rates significantly exceed state averages. For the 2025-2026 school year, 53.6% of students were proficient in Algebra compared to the state average of 36.9%, and 58.6% were proficient in Biology versus the state's 42.7%. The school also boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1, which supports personalized instruction. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts and Reading, with only 34.2% proficiency in ELA versus the state average of 39.4%. Geometry is a consistent weak point, with proficiency at 20.4% compared to the state's 26.4%. The school is ranked in the top 20% of Arkansas high schools (87th percentile, 4 stars), though its ranking has slightly declined from a 5-star, 91st percentile ranking in 2023-2024.
Key metrics include a very low dropout rate of 0.2%, which is exceptional given that nearly 60% of students are economically disadvantaged. Per-student spending is $12,075, above the national average. A notable area for intervention is the 7th grade, where students scored below state averages in every subject in 2025-2026, suggesting a transition challenge. Overall, Salem High School offers a strong STEM-focused education with excellent student support, but parents should be aware of the need for additional literacy support and the school's mixed performance across subjects.
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