Best Schools in Shelby City, KY
Shelby City, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,360 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Shelby City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby City, KY
The top high schools in Shelby City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students
2. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby City, KY
The top middle schools in Shelby City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby City, KY
The top elementary schools in Shelby City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
2. Junction City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
3. Hustonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
4. Stanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby City, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby City, KY has a total population of 934 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby City, KY
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 City, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby City, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby City, KY.
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 City, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby City, KY
How many schools are in Shelby City, KY?
Shelby City, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,360 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby City perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Shelby City score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Shelby City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby City?
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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