Shelby County School District

1155 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066-0159
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,964 students in Shelby County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
6,964 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
409 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#133 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
38%
37%
45%
15%
22%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
10%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
60%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,767 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,497
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,767
$13,981

Best Shelby County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6725 Shelbyville Rd
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8855
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Frankfort Rd
Waddy, KY 40076
(502) 829-5242
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Shelby County East Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Marnel C. Moorman School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Martha Layne Collins High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Ginkgo Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Painted Stone Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Shelby County West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
821 College Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,964 students.
What is the rank of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District is ranked #130 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
60% of Shelby County School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Shelby County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,767 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,964 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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