Top Rankings
North Shelby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 294 students in North Shelby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Shelby School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
294 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Shelby School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,024
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,361
$13,908
Best North Shelby School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Shelby School District?
North Shelby School District manages 2 public schools serving 294 students.
What is the rank of North Shelby School District?
North Shelby School District is ranked #26 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shelby School District?
95% of North Shelby School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shelby School District?
North Shelby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Shelby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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