Shelby Valley High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 · Pike County
#94 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#10567 of 16,910 nationally
About Shelby Valley High School
Shelby Valley High School is a public high located in Pikeville, in the Pike County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 503 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 94th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (48th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 503.
There are 8 schools in Pikeville; Shelby Valley High School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shelby Valley High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shelby Valley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Valley Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students · 223 m away
Millard School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students · 8.8 km away
Pikeville Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students · 11 km away
Dorton Elementary School
Dorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
263 students · 12 km away
Pikeville High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 7–12
518 students · 12 km away
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Grethel · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
260 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
West Carter County High School
Olive Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
Monroe Co High
Tompkinsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
Todd County Central High School
Elkton · Public high · Grades 9–12
500 students
Washington County High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
Prestonsburg High School
Prestonsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
508 students
Danville High School
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
492 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby Valley High School a good school?
Shelby Valley High School has a Success Index (US) of 41.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #94 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shelby Valley High School rank in Kentucky?
Shelby Valley High School ranks #94 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #10567 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shelby Valley High School?
Shelby Valley High School had 503 students in 2025.
Is Shelby Valley High School a elementary school or a high school?
Shelby Valley High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shelby Valley High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Shelby Valley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.