Shelby High School vs. Crest High School
Should I attend Shelby High School or Crest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Shelby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,125 students in grades 9-12, Crest High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
829 students
1,125 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#533 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
264
348
Grade 10 Students
202
260
Grade 11 Students
201
287
Grade 12 Students
162
230
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
50%
22%
% White
37%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
