Salem School District, Massachusetts
Salem School District is a unified school district in Essex County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 44,795 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 8.29 sq mi (21.5 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 44,795 ± 33
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Essex County
- Land area
- 8.29 sq mi (21.5 km²)
- Median household income
- $85,153 ± $5,154
- Median home value
- $542,800 ± $17,690
- Water area
- 10 sq mi (25.9 km²)
- State
- Massachusetts
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2510380
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.499248, -70.898204
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Salem School District, largest first
- Salem (city)44,795 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Marblehead School District2.1 mi east
- Swampscott School District2.2 mi south
- Lynn School District3.6 mi southwest
- Peabody School District4.3 mi northwest
- Beverly School District4.8 mi northeast
- Danvers School District5.8 mi northwest
These share a boundary with Salem School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Salem School District before you rely on it.
See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗
Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.