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9 schools in Salem

Missouri · Public K-12

Across Salem, 9 public K-12 schools serve approximately 2,169 students across 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Salem

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,169
-94 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
DENT-PHELPS ELEM.ElementaryPK-08256
GREEN FOREST ELEM.ElementaryKG-08152
NORTH WOOD ELEM.ElementaryPK-08155
OAK HILL ELEM.ElementaryKG-08149
OZARK HILLS SCHOOLCombinedKG-125
SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08254
SALEM SR. HIGHHigh09-12606
SALEM UPPER ELEM.Elementary02-05335
WM. H. LYNCH ELEM.ElementaryPK-01257

About Salem

Salem is an average-sized Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 9 schools and 2,169 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Salem is around 241 students, 37% below the Missouri average of about 382.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Salem has shrank 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,263 students to 2,169.

On allk12, the community for Salem discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Salem?
Salem, Missouri has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,169 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Salem?
Salem has 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Salem?
SALEM SR. HIGH is the largest public school in Salem by enrollment, with approximately 606 students.
What school districts serve Salem?
Salem is served by 6 public school districts, including MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, DENT-PHELPS R-III, GREEN FOREST R-II, NORTH WOOD R-IV, OAK HILL R-I and 1 other.
What grade levels do public schools in Salem cover?
Public schools in Salem serve students from pre-K through grade 12.