Top Rankings
Shelby County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,909 students in Shelby County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
6,909 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Shelby County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.44
# American Indian Students
13 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,669 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
8%
# Black Students
459 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
4,288 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
62%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
428 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
191
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
520
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
493
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
507
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
493
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
485
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
457
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
518
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
537
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
500
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
684
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
540
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
502
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
474
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
8
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,869 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,604
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,869
$14,055
Best Shelby County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6725 Shelbyville Rd
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8855
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8855
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Frankfort Rd
Waddy, KY 40076
(502) 829-5242
Waddy, KY 40076
(502) 829-5242
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby County East Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Layne Collins High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #55.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Marnel C. Moorman School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Grades: K-8
| 747 students
Rank: #77.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #99.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
Painted Stone Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1111.
Shelby County West Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1212.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 Ginkgo Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
821 College Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,909 students.
What is the rank of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District is ranked #100 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County School District?
62% of Shelby County School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Shelby County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,869 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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