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Best Schools in Shelby, AL
Shelby, AL has 10 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,907 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Shelby meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby, AL
The top high schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby, AL
The top middle schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, AL
The top elementary schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
2. Wilsonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
3. Elvin Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coosa County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students
5. Jemison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 740 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
10.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby, AL
How many schools are in Shelby, AL?
Shelby, AL has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,907 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Shelby score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Shelby meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Shelby
1 of 1 schools in Shelby carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Shelby. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.