Shelby County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,964 students in Shelby County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Shelby County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.46
# American Indian Students
17 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,828 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
10%
# Black Students
428 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
4,180 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
60%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
466 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
206
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
506
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
537
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
492
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
509
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
504
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
497
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
469
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
529
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
611
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
557
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
567
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
491
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
6
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,767 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,964 students.
What is the rank of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District is ranked #126 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County School District?
60% of Shelby County School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Shelby County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,767 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,964 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
