South Salem High School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J · Grades 9-12
166th of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
South Salem High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Salem High School 166th of 236 Oregon high schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
South Salem High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 506 students tested
South Salem High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,310 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 46.8% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 28.7% | 37.7% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near South Salem High School
Typical home value $467K in zip 97302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South Salem High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3North Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.8 mi away186th of 236
ELA 26% · Math 8% - 1Roberts High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.5 mi away224th of 236
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 4Sprague High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3 mi away153rd of 236
ELA 35% · Math 11% - 6West Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.3 mi away111th of 236
ELA 42% · Math 14% - 1McKay High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.8 mi away222nd of 236
ELA 12% · Math 5% - 10Early College High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 4.6 mi away1st of 236
ELA 91% · Math 70% - 7McNary High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 5.4 mi away93rd of 236
ELA 46% · Math 16% - 2Central High SchoolCentral SD 13J · 9.6 mi away189th of 236
ELA 25% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Salem High School in?
South Salem High School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is South Salem High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Salem High School 166th of 236 Oregon high schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Salem High School?
White 47%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 6%, Pacific Islander 3% (2,310 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Salem High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97302 is $467K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.