For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,614 students in Shelby, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NC are Cleveland Echs, Pinnacle Classical Academy and Crest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Shelby, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland Echs, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Echs
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 E. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8232
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8232
Grades: 9-13
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Grades: K-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #33.
Crest High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Old Boiling Springs
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8331
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Innovation
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Marion St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Grades: K-12
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 E Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #77.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 West Sumter Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Shelby, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 South Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(919) 807-3690
Shelby, NC 28152
(919) 807-3690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NC include Cleveland Echs, Pinnacle Classical Academy and Crest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby, NC?
7 public high schools are located in Shelby, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby, NC?
Shelby, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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