South Shelby Elementary vs South Shelby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Shelby Elementary
Shelbina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
South Shelby High
Shelbina · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
| Measure | South Shelby Elementary Shelbina, Missouri | South Shelby High Shelbina, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 1,159 | #247 of 497 |
| National rank | #21200 of 50,301 | #8091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| city | Shelbina | Shelbina |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shelby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 51.2).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •South Shelby High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •South Shelby High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 58.9%).
- •South Shelby High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •South Shelby Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 227.
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 South Shelby Elementary better than South Shelby High?
On the Success Index (US), South Shelby Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 51.2 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 South Shelby Elementary and South Shelby High?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Shelbina and Shelbina in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Shelby Elementary: 282. South Shelby High: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Shelby Elementary and South Shelby High rank in Missouri?
South Shelby Elementary is 519th of 1,159 and South Shelby High is 247th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).