For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,604 students in Shelbyville, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Shelbyville, TN is Shelbyville Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Shelbyville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville Central High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelbyville, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Shelbyville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelbyville, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelbyville, TN include Shelbyville Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelbyville?
1 public high schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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