Best Public Schools in Salem, NJ

The city of Salem, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a stark contrast in academic performance, with some schools, such as Mannington Township Elementary School, consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others, like those in the Salem City School District, struggle with low test scores and rankings.

Mannington Township Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 312 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with 50-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58-81% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, the schools in the Salem City School District, which includes Salem Middle School, John Fenwick Academy, and Salem High School, consistently rank low, with most grades scoring below 30% proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The data also reveals that the Lower Alloways Creek School District, which includes Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School, and the Mannington Township School District are performing significantly better than the Salem City School District, with higher rankings, test scores, and lower rates of free/reduced lunch. The Elsinboro Township School District, which includes Elsinboro Township School, also struggles, ranking 429 out of 609 districts in New Jersey with a 1-star rating.