Serving 1,604 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,604 students
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelbyville Central High School serves the entire district in Shelbyville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 474.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 19 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelbyville Central High School's student population of 1,604 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,604 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
103 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
We see you, we hear you, and we love you!
School Rankings
Shelbyville Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelbyville Central High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
48%
16%
Black
11%
20%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelbyville Central High School's ranking?
Shelbyville Central High School is ranked #1339 out of 1,728 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shelbyville Central High School?
1,604 students attend Shelbyville Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shelbyville Central High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Shelbyville Central High School offer ?
Shelbyville Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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