Shelbyville Central High School vs Thomas Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.3 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
Thomas Magnet School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
436 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Central High School Shelbyville, Tennessee | Thomas Magnet School Shelbyville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #254 of 321 | #42 of 913 |
| National rank | #16530 of 16,910 | #3540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,604 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,604 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 72% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 11.0).
- •Thomas Magnet School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 6%).
- •Thomas Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Shelbyville Central High School is the larger school with 1,604 students compared with 436.
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 Thomas Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Magnet School ranks higher (82.7 vs 11.0 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 Thomas Magnet School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Central High School: 1,604. Thomas Magnet School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Central High School and Thomas Magnet School rank in Tennessee?
Shelbyville Central High School is 254th of 321 and Thomas Magnet School is 42nd of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).