Best Schools in Shelby County, OH
Shelby County, OH has 36 public schools (13 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,395 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, 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, OH
The top high schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minster Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minster Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 388 Students
2. Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Loramie Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 332 Students
3. New Bremen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bremen Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 398 Students
4. Versailles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Versailles Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
5. Jackson Center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Center Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 226 Students
6. Botkins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botkins Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 279 Students
7. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin-houston Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 376 Students
8. Anna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students
9. Fairlawn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairlawn Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 304 Students
10. Graham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, OH
The top middle schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Versailles Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Versailles Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 376 Students
2. Anna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 259 Students
3. Graham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
4. Sidney Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 840 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, OH
The top elementary schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Loramie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Loramie Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 408 Students
2. Versailles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Versailles Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 471 Students
3. New Bremen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bremen Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 428 Students
4. Minster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minster Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
5. Botkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botkins Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 342 Students
6. Anna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
7. Jackson Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Center Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 323 Students
8. Hardin Houston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin-houston Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
9. Fairlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairlawn Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
10. Holy Angels School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Angels School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, OH has a total population of 48,230 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby County, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby County, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby County, OH
How many schools are in Shelby County, OH?
Shelby County, OH has 36 public schools: 13 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,395 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Shelby County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, 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: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Shelby County
7 places in Shelby County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Sidney (9)
- Anna (3)
- Botkins (2)
- Fort Loramie (2)
- Houston (2)
- Jackson Center (2)
- Russia (2)
School districts (2)
- Sidney City (7 schools)
- Anna Local (3 schools)