Jefferson Elementary vs Shelby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Shelby High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Shelby, North Carolina | Shelby High Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,457 | #367 of 528 |
| National rank | #37355 of 50,301 | #13126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.8 vs 31.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Shelby High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Shelby High is the larger school with 792 students compared with 439.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Shelby High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Elementary and Shelby High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 439. Shelby High: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Shelby High rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary is 725th of 1,457 and Shelby High is 367th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).