Is Shelby County High School a good school?

Shelby County High School ranks 180 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shelby County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Shelby County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shelby County High School?

Students at Shelby County High School are 76% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Shelby County High School?

Shelby County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Elvin Hill Elementary School Elementary : Shelby Elementary School Elementary : Wilsonville Elementary School Middle : Columbiana Middle School

Shelby County High School

Summary:

Shelby County High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Columbiana, Alabama, with a student population of 584 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Shelby County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shelby County High School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking 72nd out of 371 Alabama high schools in the 2020-2021 school year and 86th out of 367 in the 2021-2022 school year, both with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 75.68% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than nearby schools like Montevallo High School (40.12% white) and Calera High (44.47% white). However, the school's performance for African American and Hispanic students has been more mixed, with rankings of 122nd and 131st, respectively, out of Alabama high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Shelby County High School generally outperforms its nearby counterparts, it has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 41.02% in 2021-2022 to 60.27% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 72nd in 2020-2021 to 180th in 2023-2024, indicating that it may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence compared to other high-performing schools in the state, such as Oak Mountain High School and Chelsea High, which are also part of the Shelby County School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

101 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051

(205) 682-6600

District: Shelby County

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,966

Feeder schools for Shelby County High School:

Elementary:	Elvin Hill Elementary School
	Shelby Elementary School
	Wilsonville Elementary School
Middle:	Columbiana Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 584

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

African American:

11.8%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shelby County High School ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Shelby County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.14. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shelby County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), African American (11.8%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shelby County High School is 14.4, which is the 3^rd best among 7 high schools in the Shelby County School District. (See more...)

Compare Shelby County High School employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelby County High School is $11,966, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 high schools in the Shelby County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shelby County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County High School 180^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Shelby County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Shelby County:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County 31^st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shelby County High School

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Rank History for all students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	58.46	151^st	357	57.7%
2005	48.55	208^th	359	42.1%
2006	55.22	170^th	357	52.4%
2007	36.95	264^th	358	26.3%
2008	53.08	186^th	359	48.2%
2009	64.44	107^th	357	70.0%
2010	57.40	161^st	358	55.0%
2011	53.35	191^st	360	46.9%
2012	49.29	219^th	358	38.8%
2013	58.55	151^st	358	57.8%
2014	85.90	35^th	358	90.2%
2015	65.01	100^th	353	71.7%
2016	54.78	150^th	351	57.3%
2017	62.24	108^th	353	69.4%
2018	63.00	131^st	356	63.2%
2019	54.60	166^th	366	54.6%
2021	73.95	72^nd	371	80.6%
2022	71.08	86^th	367	76.6%
2023	51.23	149^th	371	59.8%
2024	48.14	180^th	378	52.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.33	55^th	83	33.7%
2018	40.61	82^nd	160	48.8%
2019	32.80	122^nd	171	28.7%
2021	41.45	113^th	196	42.3%
2022	70.96	39^th	169	76.9%
2023	62.42	47^th	182	74.2%
2024	46.03	88^th	198	55.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	54.55	113^th	315	64.1%
2018	64.81	107^th	349	69.3%
2019	54.34	157^th	358	56.1%
2021	65.88	92^nd	361	74.5%
2022	57.90	119^th	361	67.0%
2024	46.88	181^st	375	51.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.80	136^th	343	60.3%
2018	57.13	153^rd	347	55.9%
2019	53.09	167^th	354	52.8%
2021	77.93	60^th	359	83.3%
2022	71.22	93^rd	367	74.7%
2024	33.09	242^nd	366	33.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.36	82^nd	339	75.8%
2018	66.28	108^th	350	69.1%
2019	51.07	180^th	357	49.6%
2021	63.50	107^th	366	70.8%
2022	68.86	90^th	366	75.4%
2023	43.87	180^th	358	49.7%
2024	61.32	119^th	368	67.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.63	89^th	189	52.9%
2019	30.45	158^th	224	29.5%
2021	16.98	218^th	228	4.4%
2022	82.95	27^th	222	87.8%
2024	38.92	122^nd	231	47.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	33.88	64^th	103	37.9%
2021	9.76	111^th	113	1.8%
2022	29.98	78^th	114	31.6%
2023	30.24	81^st	122	33.6%
2024	14.40	131^st	139	5.8%

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Rank History for White students at Shelby County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	42.67	118^th	230	48.7%
2018	47.99	139^th	300	53.7%
2019	45.21	161^st	313	48.6%
2021	68.73	73^rd	319	77.1%
2022	57.45	112^th	326	65.6%
2023	44.50	154^th	317	51.4%
2024	39.75	182^nd	325	44.0%

See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shelby County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	542	542
1989	491	87	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1990	511	74	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1991	487	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1992	490	75	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1993	509	75	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1994	509	89	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1995	572	82	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	656
1996	572	82	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	656
1997	563	71	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1998	523	67	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1999	520	84	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
2000	462	84	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
2001	431	96	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2002	484	95	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2003	484	95	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2004	496	91	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2005	532	94	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
2006	557	85	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2007	554	89	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2008	537	80	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
2009	522	76	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
2010	532	75	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	3	623
2011	559	69	1	16	0	0	6	0	651
2012	560	77	1	14	0	0	4	0	656
2013	532	73	0	14	0	0	4	0	623
2014	538	71	1	23	1	0	5	0	639
2015	537	71	1	26	1	0	7	0	643
2016	526	60	1	38	1	0	3	0	629
2017	518	58	1	40	2	0	1	0	620
2018	452	56	0	33	3	0	2	0	546
2019	418	62	1	38	3	0	2	0	524
2020	410	60	1	45	4	0	9	0	529
2021	409	58	2	51	2	0	7	0	529
2022	427	59	1	53	1	0	10	0	551
2023	442	69	0	62	0	0	11	0	584

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shelby County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	542	26.0	20.8	0
1989	581	27.0	21.5	n/a
1990	586	26.0	22.5	0
1991	561	27.0	20.7	n/a
1992	565	29.0	19.4	n/a
1993	586	28.0	20.9	n/a
1994	599	28.9	20.7	n/a
1995	656	34.3	19.1	n/a
1996	656	34.3	19.1	n/a
1997	637	34.5	18.5	20.6
1998	596	35.0	17.0	15.9
1999	612	34.0	18.0	22.2
2000	553	34.0	16.3	22.1
2001	534	32.0	16.7	29.4
2002	588	39.5	14.9	29.8
2003	588	39.5	14.9	29.8
2004	595	41.6	14.3	36.6
2005	635	45.0	14.1	36.1
2006	655	44.0	14.9	38.2
2007	653	46.2	14.1	37.2
2008	625	52.5	11.9	36.2
2009	610	43.2	14.0	36.9
2010	623	42.5	14.6	46.1
2011	651	50.0	13.0	45
2012	656	43.4	15.0	49.7
2013	623	41.5	15.0	44.5
2014	639	43.8	14.5	41.9
2015	643	42.0	15.3	46
2016	629	39.0	16.1	43.4
2017	620	39.0	15.8	46.8
2018	546	36.5	14.9	46.2
2019	524	37.0	14.1	48.9
2020	529	36.0	14.6	45.6
2021	529	37.0	14.2	41.8
2022	551	34.5	15.9	41
2023	584	40.5	14.4	60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shelby County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	542	26.0	20.8	0
1989	581	27.0	21.5	n/a
1990	586	26.0	22.5	0
1991	561	27.0	20.7	n/a
1992	565	29.0	19.4	n/a
1993	586	28.0	20.9	n/a
1994	599	28.9	20.7	n/a
1995	656	34.3	19.1	n/a
1996	656	34.3	19.1	n/a
1997	637	34.5	18.5	20.6
1998	596	35.0	17.0	15.9
1999	612	34.0	18.0	22.2
2000	553	34.0	16.3	22.1
2001	534	32.0	16.7	29.4
2002	588	39.5	14.9	29.8
2003	588	39.5	14.9	29.8
2004	595	41.6	14.3	36.6
2005	635	45.0	14.1	36.1
2006	655	44.0	14.9	38.2
2007	653	46.2	14.1	37.2
2008	625	52.5	11.9	36.2
2009	610	43.2	14.0	36.9
2010	623	42.5	14.6	46.1
2011	651	50.0	13.0	45
2012	656	43.4	15.0	49.7
2013	623	41.5	15.0	44.5
2014	639	43.8	14.5	41.9
2015	643	42.0	15.3	46
2016	629	39.0	16.1	43.4
2017	620	39.0	15.8	46.8
2018	546	36.5	14.9	46.2
2019	524	37.0	14.1	48.9
2020	529	36.0	14.6	45.6
2021	529	37.0	14.2	41.8
2022	551	34.5	15.9	41
2023	584	40.5	14.4	60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shelby County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,110 (9.3%)	$10,834 (90.5%)	$11,966

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelby County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 149^th of 371 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Shelby County High School)	45.7	26.8	18.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Shelby County)	55.4	35.1	20.3%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Shelby County High School)	33.6	35.5	1.9%
End of Course Science (Shelby County)	53.3	42.9	10.4%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	524	584	11.5%
African American	62	69	11.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	38	62	63.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	418	442	5.7%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.9%	60.3%	11.4%

Schools Near Shelby County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shelby County High School	Public	9-12	101 Washington St	Columbiana	35051	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6600	584	41	14.4	60.3%	442 (75.7%)	69 (11.8%)	62 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	48.1	180^th of 378 public high schools	52.4%		51.2	149^th of 371 public high schools	59.8%	31	23.1	26.9	18.4	$11,966	$1,110	$10,834
New Direction	Public	6-12	701 Hwy 70	Columbiana	35007	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5910	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	701 Highway 70	Columbiana	35051	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6650	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Calera High	Public	9-12	100 Calera Eagle Drive	Calera	35040	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6100	1,066	56	19.2	59.1%	474 (44.5%)	456 (42.8%)	107 (10.0%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.7%)	57	137^th of 378 public high schools	63.8%		43.6	184^th of 371 public high schools	50.4%	47	18.7	34.8	24.9	$9,178	$947	$8,212
Chelsea High School	Public	9-12	10510 Highway 11	Chelsea	35043	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-7200	1,400	77	18.1	22.9%	1,155 (82.5%)	126 (9.0%)	67 (4.8%)	23 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (1.9%)	94.7	25^th of 378 public high schools	93.4%		90.1	38^th of 371 public high schools	89.8%	13	40.0	60.0	43.8	$9,012	$589	$8,406
Thompson High School	Public	9-12	1921 Warrior Parkway	Alabaster	35007	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	No	(205) 685-6700	2,203	126	17.4	47.9%	1,142 (51.8%)	536 (24.3%)	464 (21.1%)	32 (1.5%)	13 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	15 (0.7%)	80.2	56^th of 378 public high schools	85.2%		76.9	71^st of 371 public high schools	80.9%	15	29.0	51.0	30.6	$12,268	$891	$11,363
Oak Mountain High School	Public	9-12	5476 Caldwell Mill Rd	Birmingham	35242	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5200	1,561	86	18.1	22.3%	1,170 (75.0%)	162 (10.4%)	139 (8.9%)	66 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	20 (1.3%)	98.8	8^th of 378 public high schools	97.9%		97.4	13^th of 371 public high schools	96.5%	5	53.0	68.2	52.1	$9,326	$516	$8,795
Pelham High School	Public	9-12	2500 Panther Cir	Pelham	35124	Shelby County	Pelham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 624-3701	1,080	66	16.4	43.4%	495 (45.8%)	192 (17.8%)	309 (28.6%)	30 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.6%)	78.2	62^nd of 378 public high schools	83.6%		85.7	49^th of 371 public high schools	86.8%	13	31.4	42.1	31.4	$11,406	$899	$10,506
Montevallo High School	Public	9-12	980 Oak St	Montevallo	35115	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6400	506	32	16.0	76.1%	203 (40.1%)	135 (26.7%)	156 (30.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	26.8	280^th of 378 public high schools	25.9%		47	169^th of 371 public high schools	54.4%	111	14.3	15.2	12.7	$12,913	$952	$11,940
Childersburg High School	Public	9-12	1325 Fay S Perry Dr	Childersburg	35044	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5477	355	19	18.4	82.3%	137 (38.6%)	201 (56.6%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	31.1	260^th of 378 public high schools	31.2%		25.5	280^th of 371 public high schools	24.5%	20	13.0	26.1	8.7	$11,390	$2,116	$9,243

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