James Love Elementary vs Shelby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Shelby Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
| Measure | James Love Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | Shelby Middle Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 1,457 | #195 of 469 |
| National rank | #40268 of 50,301 | #10422 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 27.2).
- •Shelby Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Shelby Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •James Love Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.8).
- •Shelby Middle is the larger school with 588 students compared with 376.
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 James Love Elementary better than Shelby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby Middle ranks higher (37.2 vs 27.2 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 James Love Elementary and Shelby Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Love Elementary: 376. Shelby Middle: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Love Elementary and Shelby Middle rank in North Carolina?
James Love Elementary is 867th of 1,457 and Shelby Middle is 195th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).