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9 schools in Shelbyville

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Shelbyville number 9, teaching approximately 5,962 Tennessee students, an average of 662 per campus.

7-year change in Shelbyville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,962
+221 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
40%
was 52%
% Hispanic
42%
was 31%
% Black
10%
was 12%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cartwright Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05602
Eakin ElementaryElementaryPK-05399
East Side ElementaryElementaryPK-05323
Harris Middle SchoolMiddle06-08977
Learning Way ElementaryElementaryPK-05638
Liberty ElementaryElementaryPK-08631
Shelbyville Central High SchoolHigh09-121,604
South Side ElementaryElementaryPK-05352
Thomas Magnet SchoolElementaryKG-08436

About Shelbyville

Across Shelbyville, Tennessee, 9 public schools teaches about 5,962 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 662, noticeably above the state mean of about 537.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,962 students, expanded 4% from the 5,741 reported in SY 2017-18. Shelbyville now counts 9 public schools, up from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 52% to 40%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Shelbyville discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville, Tennessee has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,962 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville Central High School is the largest public school in Shelbyville by enrollment, with approximately 1,604 students.
What school districts serve Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public schools are operated by Bedford County.
What grade levels do public schools in Shelbyville cover?
Public schools in Shelbyville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.