Main Street Elementary School vs Shelbyville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Main Street Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
370 students
Shelbyville High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
345 students
| Measure | Main Street Elementary School Shelbyville, Illinois | Shelbyville High School Shelbyville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 2,303 | #184 of 691 |
| National rank | #20214 of 50,301 | #9319 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 46.5).
- •Main Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Main Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Shelbyville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 57.6%).
- •Shelbyville High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Main Street Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 345.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Main Street Elementary School better than Shelbyville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Main Street Elementary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 46.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Main Street Elementary School and Shelbyville High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Main Street Elementary School: 370. Shelbyville High School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Main Street Elementary School and Shelbyville High School rank in Illinois?
Main Street Elementary School is 602nd of 2,303 and Shelbyville High School is 184th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).