What types of schools are available in Shelby, North Carolina?

Shelby, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Shelby, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Shelby, North Carolina?

There are 17 schools in Shelby, North Carolina, serving 9,065 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Shelby?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Shelby, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

9,065

Total Students

Across Shelby

15.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

17 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,178 students at Pinnacle Classical Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Jefferson Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1166 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC 28150

220 S Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

315 Beaver Dam Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

Township Three Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

526 Davis Road, Shelby, NC 28152

400 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150

Washington Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1907 Stony Point Road, Shelby, NC 28150

James Love Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

309 James Love Road, Shelby, NC 28152

1701 Charles Road, Shelby, NC 28152

1440 Union Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150

Pinnacle Classical Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

2401 Joes Lake Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

230 E Dixon Boulevard, Shelby, NC 28152

Boiling Springs Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1522 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152

publicElementary9-13th Grade

1800 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1480 South Dekalb Street, Shelby, NC 28152

Turning Point Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

409 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Springmore Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

616 Mcbrayer Homestead Road, Shelby, NC 28152

800 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Detailed Overview of Schools in Shelby

Shelby, North Carolina is home to 17 schools serving over 9,065 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shelby, North Carolina?

There are 17 schools in Shelby, serving 9,065 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Shelby?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Shelby include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Shelby?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Shelby is 15.1:1.

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