Shelby County School District
School District · Columbiana, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
29
15 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,436
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
29
15 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,436
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#67 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,436
$372 vs Alabama median
District size
20,937 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Shelby County
Shelby County is a Columbiana, Alabama school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 20,937 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $12,436 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Shelby County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Inverness Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Shelby County students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Shelby County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shelby County with test data.
Schools in Shelby County
29 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Columbiana
- Total Enrollment
- 20,937
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shelby County?
Shelby County has 29 schools in total — 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shelby County?
The average composite rating for Shelby County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Shelby County?
Shelby County spends $12,436 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shelby County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shelby County is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shelby County?
Inverness Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Shelby County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Shelby County?
Across schools in Shelby County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shelby County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Shelby County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 29 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Shelby County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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