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South Salem Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Students: 388

Type: Public

8/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 290:1

Certified Teachers: 98%

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Salem City Public Schools

1600 Carolyn Road
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 387-2478

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9/10

Test Scores

6/10

Equity

7/10

Academic Progress

College Readiness

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My kids have all gone to south salem elementary and I believe the school is excellent for general education as well as being super supportive of special needs kids. My children are thriving and I believe alot has to do with the support they have received from their teachers and staff. My kids love i

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Posted by a parent on 5/9/2025

I have two children at South Salem. It is a warm and welcoming environment with exceptional teachers and leadership.

Posted by a parent on 7/17/2019

Excellent! The teachers, staff, and administration are wonderful!

Posted by a parent on 7/17/2019

We have been at South Salem for several years and we love several things about it. The academic quality always seems to value the individual learner over just the concept by using project-based learning whenever possible. The teachers and staff also appear to all get along and want to be there. When

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Posted by a community member on 11/1/2016

My son LOVES South Salem!!! He graduates from 5th grade this year. Here's just a few reasons we love SS so much: He was allowed to shine several times as an individual and with a group. The staff is wonderful. They have all been very direct. The teachers contact your BEFORE there is a major drop in

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Posted by a parent on 4/1/2013

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Salem schools - South Salem Elementary School is located at 1600 Carolyn Road, Salem VA 24153. South Salem Elementary School is in the Salem City Public Schools. South Salem Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.