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14 schools in Shelbyville

Kentucky · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Shelbyville number 14, teaching approximately 6,157 Kentucky students, an average of 440 per campus.

7-year change in Shelbyville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,157
-3 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 64%
% Hispanic
29%
was 22%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ascension AcademyHigh07-1232
Clear Creek ElementaryElementaryKG-05425
Cultivate Virtual Learning AcademyHigh06-1282
Marnel C. Moorman SchoolElementaryKG-08803
Martha Layne Collins High SchoolHigh09-121,157
Northside Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK228
Painted Stone ElementaryElementaryKG-05458
Shelby County Area Technology CenterHigh08-120
Shelby County East Middle SchoolMiddle06-08505
Shelby County High SchoolHigh09-121,003
Shelby County Summer SchoolCombinedKG-120
Shelby County West Middle SchoolMiddle06-08563
Southside ElementaryElementaryKG-05412
Wright ElementaryElementaryKG-05489

About Shelbyville

Public education in Shelbyville, Kentucky runs across 14 schools that enrolls roughly 6,157 students. By footprint, Shelbyville sits in the average-sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Shelbyville has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,160 students to 6,157. Over that span, Shelbyville gained 1 school, going from 11 to 12. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 64% to 57% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Shelbyville discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville, Kentucky has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,157 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Shelbyville?
Martha Layne Collins High School is the largest public school in Shelbyville by enrollment, with approximately 1,157 students.
What school districts serve Shelbyville?
Shelbyville is served by 2 public school districts, including Shelby County, Kentucky Tech System.
What grade levels do public schools in Shelbyville cover?
Public schools in Shelbyville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.