Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Shelbyville Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelbyville Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shelbyville Central High School's student population of 1,499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shelbyville Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelbyville Central High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
13%
Black
11%
21%
White
40%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelbyville Central High School's ranking?
Shelbyville Central High School is ranked #1350 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Shelbyville Central High School often compared to?
Shelbyville Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade High School, Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelbyville Central High School?
The graduation rate of Shelbyville Central High School is 87%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shelbyville Central High School?
1,499 students attend Shelbyville Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Shelbyville Central High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelbyville Central High School?
Shelbyville Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelbyville Central High School offer ?
Shelbyville Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelbyville Central High School part of?
Shelbyville Central High School is part of Bedford County School District.
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