Total enrollment
2,287
-219 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Salem
Ohio · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Salem reaches 2,287 students across 6 schools, with a level mix of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Salem
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 90%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School | Elementary | KG-02 | 418 |
| Reilly Elementary School | Elementary | 03-04 | 286 |
| Salem High School | High | 09-12 | 610 |
| Salem Junior High School | Middle | 07-08 | 323 |
| Southeast Elementary School | Middle | 05-06 | 276 |
| West Branch Early Learning Center | Elementary | KG-02 | 374 |
About Salem
Public education in Salem, Ohio runs across 6 schools that teaches roughly 2,287 students. By footprint, Salem sits in the mid-sized bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Salem is around 381 students, 19% lower than the Ohio average of about 469.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,287 students, fell 9% from the 2,506 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 90% to 84%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Salem discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.