Best Schools in Shelby County, KY
Shelby County, KY has a total of 16 schools including 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 7,236 students attend Shelby County, KY schools. On average, schools in Shelby County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shelby County underperform expectations.
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
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
2. Shelby County High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
3. Ascension Academy
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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
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
2. Shelby County West Middle School
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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
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
2. Heritage Elementary
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Wright Elementary
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
4. Marnel C. Moorman School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students
5. Painted Stone Elementary
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
6. Clear Creek Elementary
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
7. Southside Elementary
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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
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 County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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