Excellent
#83 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
North Shelby High
High School · North Shelby · Shelbyville, MO
A high school in Shelbyville, MO where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3071 HWY 15, Shelbyville, MO 63469
- Math 83% vs MO 46% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Shelby High score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where North Shelby High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,500
Median home value
$102,300
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Shelby
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Shelby High is listed in NORTH SHELBY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Shelby High
North Shelby High is a public high school in Shelbyville, MO, part of North Shelby, serving approximately 134 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Shelby High
What grades does North Shelby High serve?
North Shelby High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Shelby High?
North Shelby High has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shelby High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shelby High is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Shelby High rank in MO?
North Shelby High ranks #83 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North Shelby High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Shelby High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Shelby High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Shelby High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Shelby High a charter school?
No, North Shelby High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Shelby High a Title I school?
No, North Shelby High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Shelby High?
25.4% of students at North Shelby High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (573) 633-2410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 63469)
- 853
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63469; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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