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Salem Community High School vs. South Central High School

Should you attend Salem Community High School or South Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Salem Community High School
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
South Central High School
800 W Washington St
Farina, IL 62838
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Salem Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Salem Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, South Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
714 students
195 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salem Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salem Community High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salem Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salem Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem Community High School District 600 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1807 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2757 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salem Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem Community High School District 600 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem Community High School District 600 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in IL)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Salem Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Salem Community High School District 600 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salem Community High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
165
49
Grade 10 Students
181
46
Grade 11 Students
177
56
Grade 12 Students
191
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salem Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem Community High School District 600 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salem Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem Community High School District 600 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salem Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem Community High School District 600 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salem Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem Community High School District 600 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salem Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem Community High School District 600 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.10
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salem Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem Community High School District 600 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salem Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem Community High School District 600 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
20%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salem Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem Community High School District 600 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Central Community Unit School District 401 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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