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Shelby County

Kentucky · Public School District
14
Schools
6,935
Students
$16,516
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
49.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.1%
Graduation Rate
+4.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Shelby County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 6,935 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,516 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clear Creek ElementaryKG–05431
Heritage ElementaryKG–05431
Marnel C. Moorman SchoolKG–08765
Painted Stone ElementaryKG–05446
Simpsonville ElementaryKG–05430
Southside ElementaryKG–05423
Wright ElementaryKG–05457
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Shelby County East Middle School06–08552
Shelby County West Middle School06–08600
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ascension Academy07–1227
Martha Layne Collins High School09–121,174
Shelby County High School09–12994
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northside Early Childhood CenterPK–PK205
Shelby County Summer SchoolKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,516+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
39%
State
44.0%
Local (property tax)
39.0%
Federal
16.9%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,935
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.1%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.1% graduation rate — 4.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,516 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shelby County?
Shelby County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,935 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shelby County?
The graduation rate is 91.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shelby County spend per student?
Shelby County spends $16,516 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shelby County?
50% of students in Shelby County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shelby County?
No, Shelby County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shelby County serve?
Shelby County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shelby County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shelby County is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.