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academy@salem.edu
School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
B+
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B-
Community
B-
Reviews
B+
University Preparatory academics
Award winning Robotics
Top College and University placement
Safe and secure campus
Lifelong friendships and connections
Arts and athletics
Salem Academy is a premier all-girls boarding and day high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, dedicated to empowering young women as curious, confident leaders. The Academy combines rigorous STEAM-focused academics with a close-knit, supportive community where each student is known, challenged, and encouraged to thrive.
With small class sizes and devoted faculty mentors, students gain personalized guidance while exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through innovative, hands-on learning. Wellness is a central focus, with programs that nurture emotional, physical, and mental well-being, ensuring students grow in both resilience and knowledge.
With small class sizes and devoted faculty mentors, students gain personalized guidance while exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through innovative, hands-on learning. Wellness is a central focus, with programs that nurture emotional, physical, and mental well-being, ensuring students grow in both resilience and knowledge.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$60,080
Enrollment
80
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
87%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$60 million
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
8
Boarding %
41
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| LAC #5 | Wellesley College | 1 |
| #83 | Elon University | 1 |
| Auburn University | 1 | |
| #117 | University of Vermont | 1 |
| #136 | Samford University | 1 |
| LAC #46 | Furman University | 1 |
| LAC #50 | The University of the South | 1 |
| Appalachian State University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2022)Number of students who took AP tests
20
Number of tests taken
35
Score 5
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Score 3
Other scores
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STEM Club
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Bible Study
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Honor Cabinet
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Civic Engagement Club
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Frequently Ask Questions about Salem Academy
Tell me a bit about Salem Academy.
Salem Academy is All-girls private boarding school located in North Carolina, US. It was founded 1772 , and currently has about 80 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.salemacademy.com/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.salemacademy.com/.
Does Salem Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Salem Academy also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Salem Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.55% go to top 25, and about 4.55% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Salem Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Salem Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Salem Academy?
The total fee for Salem Academy in 2024 is
$60,080 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at academy@salem.edu .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at academy@salem.edu .
Where is Salem Academy located?
Salem Academy is located in the State of North Carolina of USA.
How popular is Salem Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Salem Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 207 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Salem Academy has been favorited by 104 users.
Also Salem Academy has been favorited by 104 users.
How do I complete an application for Salem Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Salem Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Salem Academy’s official site: http://www.salemacademy.com/ or call them at 336-721-2643.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Salem Academy’s official site: http://www.salemacademy.com/ or call them at 336-721-2643.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Salem Academy?
The overall rating for Salem Academy is B+.
The section ratings of Salem Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Salem Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Charlotte, a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina, is known for its vibrant Uptown area. The Levine Museum of the New South offers a deep dive into post-Civil War history, while Discovery Place features engaging science exhibits. Charlotte is also home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, celebrating the sport of auto racing with interactive displays and films. The city boasts a growing skyline and is a central point for banking and business in the region.
Population (2022)
687,456
Cost of Living
Lower than average 3%
Nearby Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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