Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Shelby County (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 28 schools in Shelby County, Alabama. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 149Montevallo Middle SchoolMontevallo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 241Vincent Middle High SchoolVincent · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 359Shelby Elementary SchoolShelby · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 432Montevallo High SchoolMontevallo · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 573Wilsonville Elementary SchoolWilsonville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
- 644Shelby County High SchoolColumbiana · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.3
- 751Columbiana Middle SchoolColumbiana · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 841Calera Intermediate SchoolCalera · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 945Montevallo Elementary SchoolMontevallo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 1077Oak Mountain Elementary SchoolBirmingham · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 1164Inverness Elementary SchoolBirmingham · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 1269Chelsea Park Elementary SchoolChelsea · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 1351Vincent Elementary SchoolVincent · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.5
- 1482Mt Laurel Elementary SchoolBirmingham · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 1543Elvin Hill Elementary SchoolColumbiana · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.7
- 1665Forest Oaks Elementary SchoolChelsea · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 1742Calera MiddleMontevallo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 1875Oak Mountain Intermediate SchoolBirmingham · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 1966Chelsea High SchoolChelsea · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 2061Helena Elementary SchoolHelena · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 2168Helena High SchoolHelena · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.7
- 2238Calera HighCalera · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.9
- 2364Helena Intermediate SchoolHelena · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.0
- 2470Chelsea Middle SchoolChelsea · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.1
- 2536Calera ElementaryCalera · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.2
- 2671Helena MiddleHelena · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.4
- 2773Oak Mountain Middle SchoolBirmingham · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.5
- 2872Oak Mountain High SchoolBirmingham · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.5
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montevallo Middle School Montevallo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.5 | 48.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 2 | Vincent Middle High School Vincent · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 11.5 | 40.5 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 3 | Shelby Elementary School Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.4 | 58.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 4 | Montevallo High School Montevallo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.9 | 31.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 5 | Wilsonville Elementary School Wilsonville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.3 | 73.0 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 229 |
| 6 | Shelby County High School Columbiana · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.3 | 44.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 7 | Columbiana Middle School Columbiana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.8 | 51.2 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 8 | Calera Intermediate School Calera · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 15.2 | 41.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 9 | Montevallo Elementary School Montevallo · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.5 | 45.2 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 10 | Oak Mountain Elementary School Birmingham · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 16.1 | 77.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 675 |
| 11 | Inverness Elementary School Birmingham · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 16.1 | 63.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 12 | Chelsea Park Elementary School Chelsea · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.2 | 69.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 891 |
| 13 | Vincent Elementary School Vincent · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.5 | 50.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 14 | Mt Laurel Elementary School Birmingham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.6 | 82.1 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 15 | Elvin Hill Elementary School Columbiana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.7 | 43.0 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 534 |
| 16 | Forest Oaks Elementary School Chelsea · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.8 | 64.6 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 17 | Calera Middle Montevallo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.0 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 767 |
| 18 | Oak Mountain Intermediate School Birmingham · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 17.2 | 75.3 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 636 |
| 19 | Chelsea High School Chelsea · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.2 | 65.9 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,235 |
| 20 | Helena Elementary School Helena · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 17.3 | 60.7 Top 50% | 30.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 778 |
| 21 | Helena High School Helena · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.7 | 68.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,383 |
| 22 | Calera High Calera · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.9 | 37.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,018 |
| 23 | Helena Intermediate School Helena · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 18.0 | 63.7 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 955 |
| 24 | Chelsea Middle School Chelsea · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.1 | 70.4 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 831 |
| 25 | Calera Elementary Calera · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 18.2 | 35.5 Lower 50% | 64.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 766 |
| 26 | Helena Middle Helena · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.4 | 71.2 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 957 |
| 27 | Oak Mountain Middle School Birmingham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.5 | 73.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 1,168 |
| 28 | Oak Mountain High School Birmingham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.5 | 72.0 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 1,648 |
Montevallo Middle School in Montevallo leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Shelby County with Students per teacher 11.5. Of the 28 schools shown, 28 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Alabama lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Shelby County page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Shelby County?
Montevallo Middle School in Montevallo, Alabama ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Shelby County with Students per teacher 11.5 (Enrollment: 346).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Shelby County ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.