Shelbyville Central High School vs South Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelbyville Central High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,604 students
South Side Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Central High School Shelbyville, Tennessee | South Side Elementary Shelbyville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 321 | #795 of 913 |
| National rank | #16530 of 16,910 | #49540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,604 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 1,604 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 27% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelbyville Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 9.7).
- •South Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 6%).
- •Shelbyville Central High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Shelbyville Central High School is the larger school with 1,604 students compared with 352.
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 Shelbyville Central High School better than South Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shelbyville Central High School ranks higher (11.0 vs 9.7 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 Shelbyville Central High School and South Side Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Central High School: 1,604. South Side Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Central High School and South Side Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Shelbyville Central High School is 254th of 321 and South Side Elementary is 795th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).