Top Rankings
Shelby County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 21,102 students in Shelby County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
31 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
21,102 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
1,130 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Shelby County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 143 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
63 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
401 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,043 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
3,644 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
17%
32%
# White Students
14,418 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
68%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
518 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
203
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
1,546
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,483
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,533
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,509
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,540
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,586
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,555
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,675
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,792
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,803
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,719
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,598
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,560
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,332 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,383 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$260 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$240 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,332
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,383
$12,150
Best Shelby County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220
Grades: 4-5
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Inverness Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5251 Valleydale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Grades: PK-3
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Grades: PK-3
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Chelsea Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9000 Chelsea Park Trail
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-6700
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Mountain Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Hornet Parkway
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #88.
Helena Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 Hwy 52
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520
Grades: 3-5
| 941 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19099 Highway 145
Shelby, AL 35143
(205) 682-6630
Shelby, AL 35143
(205) 682-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Wilsonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
71 School St
Wilsonville, AL 35186
(205) 682-6640
Wilsonville, AL 35186
(205) 682-6640
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1212.
Chelsea Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2321 Highway 39
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7210
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7210
Grades: 6-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #1313.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10510 Highway 11
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #1414.
Elvin Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1515.
Montevallo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 Jeter Cir
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6420
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6420
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1616.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1299 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Helena High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40800 Highway 25
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7320
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1919.
Calera Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Grades: 3-5
| 754 students
Rank: #2020.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #2121.
855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Grades: K-2
| 767 students
Rank: #2222.
Columbiana Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Joinertown Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #2323.
Calera Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6140
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #2424.
Vincent Middle High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42505 Highway 25
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 453 students
Rank: #2525.
Montevallo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 Oak St
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6400
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #2626.
Montevallo Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Samford St
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6410
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #2727.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #2828.
Calera High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
701 Highway 70
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540
Grades: K-2
| 897 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Direction
Alternative School
701 Hwy 70
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District manages 31 public schools serving 21,102 students.
What is the rank of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District is ranked #19 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County School District?
68% of Shelby County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Shelby County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,383 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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