Total enrollment
455
+49 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Salem
South Dakota · Public K-12
In Salem, South Dakota, public K-12 schools total 4 and serve approximately 455 students, with an average school size of 114.
7-year change in Salem
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenview Colony School - 04 | Elementary | KG-08 | 28 |
| McCook Central Elementary - 02 | Elementary | PK-05 | 225 |
| McCook Central High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 118 |
| McCook Central Middle School - 03 | Middle | 06-08 | 84 |
About Salem
Public education in Salem, South Dakota runs across 4 schools that instructs roughly 455 students. By footprint, Salem sits in the small bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Salem is around 114 students, 45% lower than the South Dakota average of about 208.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 12%: 406 students in SY 2017-18 versus 455 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Salem discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.