Top 5 Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,216 students in Shelby County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, KY are Martha Layne Collins High School, Ascension Academy and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Shelby County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Martha Layne Collins High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martha Layne Collins High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #22.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby County High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelby County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, KY

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: PK
| 70 students
1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, KY include Martha Layne Collins High School, Ascension Academy and Shelby County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County, KY?
5 public high schools are located in Shelby County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, KY?
Shelby County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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