Best High Schools in Shelby County, KY

Shelby County, KY has 5 high schools with 2,496 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 County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.

1. Martha Layne Collins High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students

2. Shelby County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students

3. Ascension Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shelby County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 27 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, KY

Shelby County, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,152 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 County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby County underperform expectations.

1. Shelby County East Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

2. Shelby County West Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, KY

Shelby County, KY has 8 elementary schools with 3,588 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 County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.

1. Simpsonville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students

2. Heritage Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

3. Wright Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

4. Marnel C. Moorman School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students

5. Painted Stone Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students

6. Clear Creek Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

7. Southside Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, KY

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

Community Factors

Shelby County, KY has a total population of 48,065 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shelby County, KY

7,236

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shelby County, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,517 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jefferson County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations