| Index | Selma | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 33% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 13 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Selma | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 66.9% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 58.9% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 36.3% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 15.5% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 8.8% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 2.1% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 13 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Selma. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Selma, CA schools is 33%. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In Selma, CA, an average of 66.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 58.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Kingsburg, CA | 12,116 | 52% | 8.1% |
| Fowler, CA | 6,366 | 46% | 4.9% |
| Reedley, CA | 25,710 | 46% | 5.1% |
| Del Rey, CA | 1,246 | 45% | 7.3% |
| Caruthers, CA | 2,245 | 42% | 12.0% |
| Selma, CA | 24,405 | 33% | 32.2% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Norfolk, NE | 24,410 | 57% | 18.5% |
| Trotwood, OH | 24,410 | 35% | 27.3% |
| Inkster, MI | 24,398 | 28% | 41.3% |
| Wilsonville, OR | 24,413 | 55% | 14.3% |
| Lodi, NJ | 24,389 | 62% | 29.8% |
| Selma, CA | 24,405 | 33% | 32.2% |
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