Best Schools in Shelby County, TX
Shelby County, TX has 15 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,247 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Shelby County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, TX
The top high schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roughrider Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
2. Joaquin H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joaquin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 222 Students
3. Center H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
4. San Augustine H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Augustine Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, TX
The top middle schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
2. Joaquin J H School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joaquin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, TX
The top elementary schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Augustine El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Augustine Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
2. Center El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 515 Students
3. Excelsior El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 74 Students
4. Joaquin El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joaquin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
5. F L Moffett Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 692 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, TX has a total population of 24,022 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby County, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby County, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby County, TX
How many schools are in Shelby County, TX?
Shelby County, TX has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,247 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Shelby County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Shelby County meet 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: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Shelby County
5 places in Shelby County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Center (6)
- Joaquin (3)
- Shelbyville (1)
- Tenaha (1)
- Timpson (1)
School districts (2)
- Center Isd (5 schools)
- Joaquin Isd (3 schools)