Shelby County Schools & Education
Shelby County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,238
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#97
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Shelby County
Measured School Summary
Shelby County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,238 per pupil, Shelby County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Shelby County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #97 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.5%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,238
$260 below the state average
School coverage
12
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Shelby County has 12 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Shelby County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Shelby County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#97
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CENTER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,491 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
SHELBYVILLE ISD
Other grade structure
831 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
JOAQUIN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
711 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TIMPSON ISD
Other grade structure
705 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
CENTER ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Shelby County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Shelby County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Shelby County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Education Infrastructure in Shelby County
Six school districts manage 12 public schools serving 5,267 students across the county. The landscape includes four elementary, two middle, and three high schools to support the growing community.
High Graduation Rates with Efficient Spending
The county boasts a 93.5% graduation rate, which is higher than the state average of 91.6% and the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $7,238, reflecting efficient resource management compared to the $13,000 national average.
Center ISD Leads Local Education
Center ISD is the largest district, educating 2,491 students across five different campuses. Joaquin ISD follows with 711 students, while Excelsior ISD provides a more intimate setting with just 74 students.
Rural Roots and Personal School Sizes
Education here is primarily rural, with eight schools in rural settings and four in town locales. Shelbyville School is the largest campus with 831 students, contributing to an average school size of 439 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Shelby County
Reported Enrollment
5,267
12 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Shelby County
CENTER ISD
SHELBYVILLE ISD
JOAQUIN ISD
TIMPSON ISD
TENAHA ISD
EXCELSIOR ISD
12 Public Schools in Shelby County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBYVILLE SCHOOL | Record | SHELBYVILLE ISD | SHELBYVILLE, 75973Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 831 |
| CENTER H S | Record | CENTER ISD | CENTER, 75935Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 705 |
| TIMPSON SCHOOL | Record | TIMPSON ISD | TIMPSON, 75975Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 705 |
| F L MOFFETT PRI | Record | CENTER ISD | CENTER, 75935Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 692 |
| CENTER MIDDLE | Record | CENTER ISD | CENTER, 75935Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 533 |
| CENTER EL | Record | CENTER ISD | CENTER, 75935Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 515 |
| TENAHA SCHOOLS | Record | TENAHA ISD | TENAHA, 75974Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 455 |
| JOAQUIN EL | Record | JOAQUIN ISD | JOAQUIN, 75954Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 344 |
| JOAQUIN H S | Record | JOAQUIN ISD | JOAQUIN, 75954Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 222 |
| JOAQUIN J H SCHOOL | Record | JOAQUIN ISD | JOAQUIN, 75954Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 145 |
| EXCELSIOR EL | Record | EXCELSIOR ISD | CENTER, 75935Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 74 |
| ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY | Record | CENTER ISD | CENTER, 75935Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 46 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,238
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Shelby County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Shelby County, Texas?
Six school districts manage 12 public schools serving 5,267 students across the county. The landscape includes four elementary, two middle, and three high schools to support the growing community.
How do schools in Shelby County perform academically?
The county boasts a 93.5% graduation rate, which is higher than the state average of 91.6% and the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $7,238, reflecting efficient resource management compared to the $13,000 national average.
What are the major school districts in Shelby County, Texas?
Center ISD is the largest district, educating 2,491 students across five different campuses. Joaquin ISD follows with 711 students, while Excelsior ISD provides a more intimate setting with just 74 students.
What is the school experience like in Shelby County?
Education here is primarily rural, with eight schools in rural settings and four in town locales. Shelbyville School is the largest campus with 831 students, contributing to an average school size of 439 students.
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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.