Best Schools in Shelby, NC
Shelby, NC has a total of 24 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 12,714 students attend Shelby, NC schools. On average, schools in Shelby score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shelby greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
2. Cleveland Echs
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 219 Students
3. Crest High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
4. Shelby High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students
5. Turning Point Academy
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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
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
2. Kings Mountain Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 712 Students
3. Crest Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
4. East Rutherford Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
5. Shelby Middle
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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
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. Ellenboro Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
3. Boiling Springs Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
5. Bethware Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
6. Fallston Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
7. Township Three Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
8. Union Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
9. Washington Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
10. James Love Elementary
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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
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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