| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County Public Schools | Salem | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 13,811 | 29 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Salem City Public Schools | Salem | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 3,750 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Salem city compares
Together they enroll 17,561 students across 36 schools. The largest is Roanoke County Public Schools with 13,811 students. Districts here average 9.5/10, above the Virginia average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 9/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Salem city, Virginia
Salem city has 2 public school districts covering 1 zip codes. The top-rated district in Salem city is Roanoke County Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Salem city, VA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Salem city, VA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Salem city, VA?
Of the districts serving Salem city, Roanoke County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.