Shelby High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelby, North Carolina 28152 · Cleveland County Schools
#367 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#13126 of 16,910 nationally
About Shelby High
Shelby High is a public high located in Shelby, in the Cleveland County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 792 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 367th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 792.
There are 14 schools in Shelby; Shelby High ranks 8th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shelby High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shelby Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students · 1.5 km away
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 2.8 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 3.9 km away
Elizabeth Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 4.1 km away
Cleveland ECHS
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–13
225 students · 4.2 km away
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,178 students · 4.5 km away
Township Three Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students · 6.4 km away
Crest High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students · 6.5 km away
Crest Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students · 7.3 km away
Boiling Springs Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
North Surry High
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
Washington High
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
North Johnston High
Kenly · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students
Lincolnton High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
Forbush High
East Bend · Public high · Grades 8–12
787 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby High a good school?
Shelby High has a Success Index (US) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #367 of 528 in North Carolina. 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 High rank in North Carolina?
Shelby High ranks #367 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #13126 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shelby High?
Shelby High had 792 students in 2025.
Is Shelby High a elementary school or a high school?
Shelby High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shelby High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shelby High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.