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3 schools in SHELBY CO. R-IV

Missouri · 635 students · 1 city

Of the 3 public K-12 schools run by SHELBY CO. R-IV, combined student count is roughly 635, with 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in SHELBY CO. R-IV

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
635
-119 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
SOUTH SHELBY ELEMENTARYShelbinaElementaryPK-05282
SOUTH SHELBY HIGHShelbinaHigh09-12227
SOUTH SHELBY MIDDLE SCHOOLShelbinaMiddle06-08126

About SHELBY CO. R-IV

Across 3 schools, SHELBY CO. R-IV instructs about 635 students in Missouri. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

Looking at the level breakdown, SHELBY CO. R-IV spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 212 in this district, below the Missouri typical of 382.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 16%: 754 students in SY 2017-18 versus 635 in SY 2024-25. SHELBY CO. R-IV now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 96% to 92%.

On this page, the community for SHELBY CO. R-IV discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does SHELBY CO. R-IV run?
SHELBY CO. R-IV has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 635 students in Missouri.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in SHELBY CO. R-IV?
SHELBY CO. R-IV includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in SHELBY CO. R-IV?
SOUTH SHELBY ELEMENTARY is the largest public school in SHELBY CO. R-IV by enrollment, with approximately 282 students.
What grade levels does SHELBY CO. R-IV serve?
SHELBY CO. R-IV schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 3 campuses.