Best High Schools in Shelby, NC

Shelby, NC has 5 high schools with 2,457 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 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rutherford Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students

2. Cleveland Echs

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 219 Students

3. Crest High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students

4. Shelby High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students

5. Turning Point Academy

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 108 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shelby, NC

Shelby, NC has 5 middle schools with 3,477 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 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby greatly exceed expectations.

1. Burns Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students

2. Kings Mountain Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 712 Students

3. Crest Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students

4. East Rutherford Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

5. Shelby Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, NC

Shelby, NC has 11 elementary schools with 5,383 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 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby greatly exceed expectations.

1. Springmore Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students

2. Ellenboro Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students

3. Boiling Springs Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students

4. Jefferson Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students

5. Bethware Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students

6. Fallston Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

7. Township Three Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

8. Union Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students

9. Washington Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

10. James Love Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Shelby, NC has a total population of 46,760 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shelby, NC

12,714

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shelby, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,182 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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