Shelby County Public Schools
Shelby County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
46
public schools
Total Enrollment
35,800
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Shelby County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Shelby County has 3 district entries. Shelby County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 31 schools.
School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Birmingham has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 22 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
16 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
46
in Shelby County
Reported Enrollment
35,800
46 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Shelby County
Shelby County
Alabaster City
Pelham City
46 Public Schools in Shelby County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 46 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson High School | Profile | Alabaster City | Alabaster, 35007Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,203 |
| Oak Mountain High School | Profile | Shelby County | Birmingham, 35242Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,561 |
| Spain Park High School | Profile | Hoover City | Hoover, 35242City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,503 |
| Thompson Middle School | Profile | Alabaster City | Alabaster, 35007Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,434 |
| Helena High School | Profile | Shelby County | Helena, 35080Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,418 |
| Chelsea High School | Profile | Shelby County | Chelsea, 35043Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,400 |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Profile | Shelby County | Birmingham, 35242Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,175 |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Profile | Hoover City | Hoover, 35244Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,128 |
| Berry Middle School | Profile | Hoover City | Hoover, 35242City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,113 |
| Pelham High School | Profile | Pelham City | Pelham, 35124Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,080 |
| Calera High | Profile | Shelby County | Calera, 35040Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,066 |
| Helena Middle | Profile | Shelby County | Helena, 35080Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,035 |
| Chelsea Middle School | Profile | Shelby County | Chelsea, 35043Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 951 |
| Creek View Elementary School | Profile | Alabaster City | Maylene, 35114Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 946 |
| Helena Intermediate School | Profile | Shelby County | Helena, 35080Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 945 |
| Meadow View Elementary School | Profile | Alabaster City | Alabaster, 35007Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 944 |
| Thompson Intermediate School | Listed only | Alabaster City | Alabaster, 35007Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 898 |
| Helena Elementary School | Listed only | Shelby County | Helena, 35080Suburb: Large | KG–2 | Primary | 868 |
| Chelsea Park Elementary School | Listed only | Shelby County | Chelsea, 35043Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 867 |
| Pelham Park Middle School | Listed only | Pelham City | Pelham, 35124Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
Thompson High School
Alabaster City
Alabaster, 35007 / Suburb: Large
Oak Mountain High School
Shelby County
Birmingham, 35242 / Suburb: Large
Spain Park High School
Hoover City
Hoover, 35242 / City: Small
Thompson Middle School
Alabaster City
Alabaster, 35007 / Suburb: Large
Helena High School
Shelby County
Helena, 35080 / Rural: Fringe
Chelsea High School
Shelby County
Chelsea, 35043 / Rural: Fringe
Oak Mountain Middle School
Shelby County
Birmingham, 35242 / Suburb: Large
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Hoover City
Hoover, 35244 / Rural: Fringe
Berry Middle School
Hoover City
Hoover, 35242 / City: Small
Pelham High School
Pelham City
Pelham, 35124 / Suburb: Large
Calera High
Shelby County
Calera, 35040 / Rural: Fringe
Helena Middle
Shelby County
Helena, 35080 / Rural: Fringe
Chelsea Middle School
Shelby County
Chelsea, 35043 / Suburb: Large
Creek View Elementary School
Alabaster City
Maylene, 35114 / Suburb: Large
Helena Intermediate School
Shelby County
Helena, 35080 / Suburb: Large
Meadow View Elementary School
Alabaster City
Alabaster, 35007 / Suburb: Large
Thompson Intermediate School
Alabaster City
Alabaster, 35007 / Suburb: Large
Helena Elementary School
Shelby County
Helena, 35080 / Suburb: Large
Chelsea Park Elementary School
Shelby County
Chelsea, 35043 / Rural: Fringe
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham City
Pelham, 35124 / Suburb: Large
Shelby County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Shelby County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Shelby County public school directory?
The directory lists 46 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Shelby County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Shelby County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Shelby County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 16 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Shelby County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.