South Shelby High School is a school located in Shelbina, Missouri, United States. It is a part of the Shelby County R-IV School District. It is home to the Cardinals and the LadyBirds. School colors are Red and Blue.
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, South Shelby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shelby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Shelby High School's student population of 235 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Mascot
Cardinals
School Rankings
South Shelby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shelby High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shelby High School's ranking?
South Shelby High School is ranked #1131 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Shelby High School?
The graduation rate of South Shelby High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Shelby High School?
235 students attend South Shelby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Shelby High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shelby High School?
South Shelby High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Shelby High School offer ?
South Shelby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Shelby High School part of?
South Shelby High School is part of Shelby County R-IV School District.
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