Best Schools in Shelby County, MO
Shelby County, MO has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,209 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Shelby County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, MO
The top high schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 105 Students
2. North Shelby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shelby • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
3. Monroe City R-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe City R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
4. Atlanta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
5. Highland Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
6. South Shelby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, MO
The top middle schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe City R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
2. South Shelby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, MO
The top elementary schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
2. Atlanta Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 106 Students
3. North Shelby Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shelby • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 178 Students
4. Monroe City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe City R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
5. Highland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 525 Students
6. South Shelby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, MO has a total population of 6,103 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby County, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby County, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby County, MO
How many schools are in Shelby County, MO?
Shelby County, MO has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,209 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Shelby County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Shelby County exceed 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: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Shelby County
2 places in Shelby County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Shelbina (3)
- Shelbyville (2)
School districts (1)
- Shelby Co. R-Iv (3 schools)