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Shelby County Public Schools

Shelby County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

15

public schools

Total Enrollment

6,935

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

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 Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Shelby County has one district entry in this county file: Shelby County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Shelbyville has the most listed schools, with 13 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

2 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

15

in Shelby County

Reported Enrollment

6,935

15 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High4
Other2

1 School District in Shelby County

Shelby County

14 schools
6,935 students enrolled

15 Public Schools in Shelby County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 15 of 15 matching schools

Martha Layne Collins High School

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,174 students

Shelby County High School

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High994 students

Marnel C. Moorman School

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Primary765 students

Shelby County West Middle School

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle600 students

Shelby County East Middle School

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle552 students

Wright Elementary

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary457 students

Painted Stone Elementary

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary446 students

Clear Creek Elementary

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary431 students

Heritage Elementary

Shelby County

Waddy, 40076 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary431 students

Simpsonville Elementary

Shelby County

Simpsonville, 40067 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary430 students

Southside Elementary

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary423 students

Northside Early Childhood Center

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPKOther205 students

Ascension Academy

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–12Alternative27 students

Shelby County Area Technology Center

Kentucky Tech System

Shelbyville, 40065 / Town: Distant

Listed only8–12Vocational0 students

Shelby County Summer School

Shelby County

Shelbyville, 40066 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Other0 students

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 Kentucky. 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 15 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. 2 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?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Shelby County Education OverviewCounty school score: 35/100

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.