Salem City School District, New Jersey

Salem City School District is a unified school district in Salem County, New Jersey, for grades K–12. About 5,322 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km²) of land.

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Salem City School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,322 ± 38
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Salem County
Land area
2.34 sq mi (6.07 km²)
Median household income
$38,721 ± $16,001
Median home value
$79,800 ± $24,664
Water area
0.47 sq mi (1.22 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3414550
Coordinates (central point)
39.568236, -75.472553

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 City School District, largest first

  1. Salem (city)5,322 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

  1. Elsinboro Township School District2.8 mi southwest
  2. Pennsville Township School District4.3 mi north
  3. Mannington Township School District4.9 mi northeast
  4. Quinton Township School District5.1 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Salem City 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 City School District before you rely on it.

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