South Shelby High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelbina, Missouri 63468 · Shelby Co. R-IV
#247 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#8091 of 16,910 nationally
About South Shelby High
South Shelby High is a public high located in Shelbina, in the Shelby Co. R-IV school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 227 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 247th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 227.
There are 3 schools in Shelbina; South Shelby High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 South Shelby High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Shelby High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Shelby High a good school?
South Shelby High has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #247 of 497 in Missouri. 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 South Shelby High rank in Missouri?
South Shelby High ranks #247 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #8091 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Shelby High?
South Shelby High had 227 students in 2025.
Is South Shelby High a elementary school or a high school?
South Shelby High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Shelby High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Shelby High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.