Shelbyville Central High School

Summary:

Shelbyville Central High School is a public high school in Shelbyville, Tennessee, serving 1,553 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Bedford County School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools over the past 7 years, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and performing below the state and district averages on various assessments.

Shelbyville Central High School stands out for its more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (45.01%) and African American (11.46%) students compared to nearby schools like Community High School and Cascade High School, which have predominantly white student populations. However, the school's performance data reveals significant gaps in academic achievement between different student subgroups, with particularly low proficiency rates for Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Shelbyville Central High School's academic challenges are further highlighted by its declining statewide ranking, from 222 out of 273 Tennessee high schools in 2016-2017 to 290 out of 374 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other high schools in the state, and addressing the underlying issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 Eagle BLVD
       Shelbyville, TN  37160


(931) 684-5672

District: Bedford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,357 Help


Feeder schools for Shelbyville Central High School:

Elementary:    Eakin Elementary
    East Side Elementary
    Learning Way Elementary
    Liberty Elementary
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Middle:    Harris Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,553

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.0%
White:
35.0%
African American:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shelbyville Central High School ranks worse than 80.9% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Bedford County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shelbyville Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Shelbyville Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bedford County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelbyville Central High School is $8,357, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Bedford County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shelbyville Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelbyville Central High School 317th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Shelbyville Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bedford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County 93rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shelbyville Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.92 82nd 267 69.3%
2011 48.16 176th 273 35.5%
2012 32.88 218th 269 19.0%
2013 39.57 226th 285 20.7%
2014 38.39 220th 296 25.7%
2015 43.50 219th 300 27.0%
2016 34.62 252nd 351 28.2%
2017 25.69 222nd 273 18.7%
2018 25.05 274th 341 19.6%
2019 24.34 279th 342 18.4%
2021 25.08 272nd 347 21.6%
2022 25.51 281st 358 21.5%
2023 27.45 290th 384 24.5%
2024 22.07 317th 392 19.1%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.89 150th 159 5.7%
2024 18.96 175th 183 4.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.63 270th 308 12.3%
2019 26.48 241st 302 20.2%
2021 23.04 261st 317 17.7%
2022 27.57 255th 322 20.8%
2023 27.34 257th 330 22.1%
2024 26.71 266th 337 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.43 280th 337 16.9%
2021 22.12 276th 340 18.8%
2022 20.91 287th 350 18.0%
2023 25.40 281st 366 23.2%
2024 24.14 288th 365 21.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.54 264th 329 19.8%
2021 27.54 254th 332 23.5%
2022 26.65 262nd 349 24.9%
2023 28.37 262nd 359 27.0%
2024 19.35 308th 366 15.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 165th 199 17.1%
2019 25.32 149th 187 20.3%
2021 25.19 161st 208 22.6%
2022 26.53 171st 222 23.0%
2023 30.03 163rd 239 31.8%
2024 26.31 175th 240 27.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.94 142nd 159 10.7%
2019 24.62 114th 153 25.5%
2021 24.48 144th 180 20.0%
2022 25.03 154th 189 18.5%
2023 23.87 164th 202 18.8%
2024 20.28 186th 209 11.0%
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Rank History for White students at Shelbyville Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.39 252nd 307 17.9%
2019 28.46 237th 301 21.3%
2021 30.87 231st 306 24.5%
2022 24.55 254th 312 18.6%
2023 30.18 243rd 325 25.2%
2024 26.58 267th 326 18.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

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Enrollment information for Shelbyville Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1040 198 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1241
1989 1002 162 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 1168
1990 968 160 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
1991 944 166 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1992 960 169 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
1993 895 190 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1092
1994 919 185 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1120
1995 908 176 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
1996 908 176 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
1997 910 180 6 10 1 n/a n/a -28 1079
1998 940 129 5 22 3 n/a n/a 1 1100
1999 855 169 7 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1102 1102
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1008 1008
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1034 1034
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1034 1034
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1044 1044
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1208 1208
2006 911 156 11 170 5 n/a n/a 0 1253
2007 908 178 14 209 6 n/a n/a 0 1315
2008 887 191 18 220 7 n/a n/a 0 1323
2009 847 174 15 217 2 n/a n/a 0 1255
2010 816 185 14 230 2 n/a n/a 0 1247
2011 789 162 12 222 2 2 0 0 1189
2012 805 164 8 239 1 1 2 0 1220
2013 804 175 6 257 4 0 9 0 1255
2014 795 173 5 251 0 0 16 0 1240
2015 790 179 2 295 2 0 22 0 1290
2016 806 187 5 347 2 0 24 0 1371
2017 778 199 10 389 3 0 33 0 1412
2018 782 193 12 466 4 0 40 0 1497
2019 728 205 15 498 4 0 56 0 1506
2020 657 199 19 529 4 0 78 0 1486
2021 619 172 12 567 1 1 103 0 1475
2022 593 169 13 617 1 2 104 0 1499
2023 544 178 11 699 3 0 118 0 1553

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shelbyville Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1241 57.0 21.7 n/a
1989 1168 57.0 20.4 n/a
1990 1132 57.0 19.8 n/a
1991 1118 57.0 19.6 n/a
1992 1137 57.0 19.9 n/a
1993 1092 57.0 19.2 n/a
1994 1120 54.0 20.7 n/a
1995 1103 55.0 20.1 n/a
1996 1103 55.0 20.1 n/a
1997 1079 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1100 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1060 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1102 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1008 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1044 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1208 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1253 54.5 23.0 n/a
2007 1315 61.8 21.3 37.9
2008 1323 57.7 22.9 45.5
2009 1255 61.0 20.6 45.6
2010 1247 62.0 20.0 48.1
2011 1189 68.6 17.3 54.8
2012 1220 70.1 17.4 56.5
2013 1255 77.3 16.2 60.6
2014 1240 77.6 15.9 62.3
2015 1290 76.0 16.9 66.8
2016 1371 75.0 18.2 57.3
2017 1412 72.8 19.3 n/a
2018 1497 72.6 20.6 n/a
2019 1506 77.6 19.4 n/a
2020 1486 83.0 17.9 n/a
2021 1475 78.3 18.8 n/a
2022 1499 82.6 18.1 n/a
2023 1553 93.4 16.6 n/a

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 Shelbyville Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1241 57.0 21.7 n/a
1989 1168 57.0 20.4 n/a
1990 1132 57.0 19.8 n/a
1991 1118 57.0 19.6 n/a
1992 1137 57.0 19.9 n/a
1993 1092 57.0 19.2 n/a
1994 1120 54.0 20.7 n/a
1995 1103 55.0 20.1 n/a
1996 1103 55.0 20.1 n/a
1997 1079 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1100 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1060 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1102 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1008 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1044 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1208 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1253 54.5 23.0 n/a
2007 1315 61.8 21.3 37.9
2008 1323 57.7 22.9 45.5
2009 1255 61.0 20.6 45.6
2010 1247 62.0 20.0 48.1
2011 1189 68.6 17.3 54.8
2012 1220 70.1 17.4 56.5
2013 1255 77.3 16.2 60.6
2014 1240 77.6 15.9 62.3
2015 1290 76.0 16.9 66.8
2016 1371 75.0 18.2 57.3
2017 1412 72.8 19.3 n/a
2018 1497 72.6 20.6 n/a
2019 1506 77.6 19.4 n/a
2020 1486 83.0 17.9 n/a
2021 1475 78.3 18.8 n/a
2022 1499 82.6 18.1 n/a
2023 1553 93.4 16.6 n/a

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 Shelbyville Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $336 (4.5%) $6,655 (89.7%) $7,418
2020 $327 (4.4%) $6,723 (90.4%) $7,434
2021 $676 (8.5%) $7,022 (87.8%) $8,000
2022 $720 (8.8%) $7,150 (87.1%) $8,213
2023 $745 (8.9%) $7,215 (86.3%) $8,357

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelbyville Central 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 279th of 342 High schoolsRanks 290th of 384 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra II (Shelbyville Central High School)79.390
 10.7%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Bedford County)67.581
 13.5%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)76.472.3
 4.1%
9th Grade English I (Shelbyville Central High School)21.415.2
 6.2%
   9th Grade English I (Bedford County)27.223.5
 3.7%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Shelbyville Central High School)25.910.1
 15.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Bedford County)19.610.8
 8.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.743.8
 2.9%
10th Grade English II (Shelbyville Central High School)33.836.3
 2.5%
   10th Grade English II (Bedford County)35.842.5
 6.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
11th Grade US History (Shelbyville Central High School)16.726.6
 9.9%
   11th Grade US History (Bedford County)17.330.4
 13.1%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Shelbyville Central High School)23.215
 8.2%
   All Grades Algebra II (Bedford County)18.315.6
 2.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Shelbyville Central High School)17.325.4
 8.1%
   All Grades US History (Bedford County)17.630.1
 12.5%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Shelbyville Central High School)20.714.1
 6.6%
   All Grades English I (Bedford County)26.722.5
 4.2%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Shelbyville Central High School)31.834.5
 2.7%
   All Grades English II (Bedford County)34.341.1
 6.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15061553
 3.1%
African American205178
 13.2%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1511
 26.7%
Hispanic498699
 40.4%
Pacific Islander00
White728544
 25.3%
Two or More Races56118
 110.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelbyville Central High School

Shelbyville Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eakin Elementary
Elementary : East Side Elementary
Elementary : Learning Way Elementary
Elementary : Liberty Elementary
Elementary : South Side Elementary
Elementary : Thomas Magnet School
Middle : Harris Middle School

Students at Shelbyville Central High School are 45% Hispanic, 35% White, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Shelbyville Central High School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Tennessee high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,553 students attended Shelbyville Central High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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