Best High Schools in Shelby, AL

Shelby, AL has 6 high schools with 3,482 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Shelby score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby don't meet expectations.

1. Shelby County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

2. Sylacauga High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sylacauga City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students

3. Chilton County High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students

4. Bb Comer Memorial High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Talladega County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 390 Students

5. Central High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students

6. Jemison High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shelby, AL

Shelby, AL has 4 middle schools with 1,892 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Shelby score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby meet expectations.

1. Nicholslawson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sylacauga City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

2. Columbiana Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students

3. Jemison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, AL

Shelby, AL has 6 elementary schools with 2,692 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Shelby score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby don't meet expectations.

1. Wilsonville Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students

2. Shelby Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

3. Elvin Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students

4. Jemison Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 740 Students

5. Central Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coosa County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students

6. Indian Valley Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sylacauga City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 553 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Shelby, AL has a total population of 4,242 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shelby, AL

8,066

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shelby, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby, AL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,892 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations