Schools in Shelby County, Kentucky (2025)
13 schools · 6,871 students · 13 public · median Enrollment 458.
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Ranked schools in Shelby County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 159Simpsonville ElementarySimpsonville · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 255Heritage ElementaryWaddy · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 354Marnel C. Moorman SchoolShelbyville · Public Elementary43.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 803 students
- 451Shelby County East Middle SchoolShelbyville · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 550Painted Stone ElementaryShelbyville · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 650Shelby County West Middle SchoolShelbyville · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 748Clear Creek ElementaryShelbyville · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 840Wright ElementaryShelbyville · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 940Martha Layne Collins High SchoolShelbyville · Public High28% Math proficiency · 1,157 students
- 1036Shelby County High SchoolShelbyville · Public High25% Math proficiency · 1,003 students
- 1125Southside ElementaryShelbyville · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 412 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simpsonville Elementary Simpsonville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 2 | Heritage Elementary Waddy · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.1 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 3 | Marnel C. Moorman School Shelbyville · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 43.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 803 |
| 4 | Shelby County East Middle School Shelbyville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 5 | Painted Stone Elementary Shelbyville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 6 | Shelby County West Middle School Shelbyville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.7 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 7 | Clear Creek Elementary Shelbyville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 8 | Wright Elementary Shelbyville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 9 | Martha Layne Collins High School Shelbyville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.2 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 1,157 |
| 10 | Shelby County High School Shelbyville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 1,003 |
| 11 | Southside Elementary Shelbyville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 412 |
Other schools in Shelby County
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Shelby County?
Simpsonville Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Shelby County with a Success Index (US) of 59.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Shelby County?
Shelby County has 13 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 other) educating 6,871 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Shelby County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Shelby County is 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.