How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Salem High | William Byrd High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salem, VA | Vinton, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | 1,134 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.1:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.0% | 32.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Salem High | William Byrd High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,892 | $13,365 |
| District | Salem City Public Schools | Roanoke County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Salem High | William Byrd High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.2% | 78.5% |
| African American | 16.6% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Salem High | William Byrd High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 313:1 | 277:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 22.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 217 | 122 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.