Shelby County East Middle School vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelby County East Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Southside Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Shelby County East Middle School Shelbyville, Kentucky | Southside Elementary Shelbyville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 217 | #671 of 707 |
| National rank | #7507 of 15,369 | #41730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby County East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 25.0).
- •Shelby County East Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Shelby County East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Shelby County East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 63.6%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.8).
- •Shelby County East Middle School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 412.
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 Shelby County East Middle School better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby County East Middle School ranks higher (50.7 vs 25.0 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 Shelby County East Middle School and Southside Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelby County East Middle School: 505. Southside Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelby County East Middle School and Southside Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Shelby County East Middle School is 144th of 217 and Southside Elementary is 671st of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).