Shelby Elementary School vs Shelby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 446 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Shelby Middle School
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
| Measure | Shelby Elementary School Shelby, Michigan | Shelby Middle School Shelby, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,581 | #397 of 485 |
| National rank | #35475 of 50,301 | #12662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 26.1).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Shelby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 78.1%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Shelby Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 264.
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 Elementary School better than Shelby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby Elementary School ranks higher (34.7 vs 26.1 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 Elementary School and Shelby Middle School?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelby Elementary School: 433. Shelby Middle School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelby Elementary School and Shelby Middle School rank in Michigan?
Shelby Elementary School is 1053rd of 1,581 and Shelby Middle School is 397th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).