Best Schools in Shelby County, KY
Shelby County, KY has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,236 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Shelby County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, KY
The top high schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martha Layne Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
2. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
3. Ascension Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, KY
The top middle schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby County East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
2. Shelby County West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, KY
The top elementary schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simpsonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
2. Heritage Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Southside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. Marnel C. Moorman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students
5. Wright Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
6. Clear Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
7. Painted Stone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 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.
Questions About Schools in Shelby County, KY
How many schools are in Shelby County, KY?
Shelby County, KY has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,236 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Shelby County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Shelby County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby County?
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: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Shelby County
3 places in Shelby County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Shelbyville (11)
- Simpsonville (1)
- Waddy (1)
School districts (1)
- Shelby County (13 schools)