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 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 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6725 Shelbyville Rd
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8855
Simpsonville, KY 40067
(502) 722-8855
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Frankfort Rd
Waddy, KY 40076
(502) 829-5242
Waddy, KY 40076
(502) 829-5242
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby County East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Marnel C. Moorman School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 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
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Martha Layne Collins High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #88.
Shelby County West Middle School
(Math: 29% | 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
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Painted Stone Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4505
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #1111.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 Ginkgo Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4460
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1212.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
821 College Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5123
Grades: PK
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 #126 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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