South Shelby Elementary vs South Shelby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 198 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 Middle School
Shelbina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
126 students
| Measure | South Shelby Elementary Shelbina, Missouri | South Shelby Middle School Shelbina, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 1,159 | #220 of 392 |
| National rank | #21200 of 50,301 | #8441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Shelbina | Shelbina |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shelby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 46.4).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •South Shelby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 58.9%).
- •South Shelby Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •South Shelby Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 126.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Shelby Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 46.4 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 Middle School?
About 198 m in a straight line, between Shelbina and Shelbina in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Shelby Elementary: 282. South Shelby Middle School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Shelby Elementary and South Shelby Middle School rank in Missouri?
South Shelby Elementary is 519th of 1,159 and South Shelby Middle School is 220th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).