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South Shelby High

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

South Shelby High is a public high school located in Shelbina, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Shelby County R-IV school district, which is ranked 219 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Shelby High's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high 4-star rating in 2011-2012 to a low 1-star rating in 2018-2019. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 221st out of 378 Missouri high schools, with a 2-star rating. This places it in the middle range of Missouri high schools, performing better than some but not as well as the top-performing schools. The school's performance is also lower for its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population compared to the overall student body. However, South Shelby High has maintained relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, which are generally better than the state averages.

One significant concern for South Shelby High is the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.9% in 2022-2023 to 24.0% in 2023-2024. This level of chronic absenteeism is significantly higher than the state average and may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. The school's academic performance is also mixed, with strengths in some subject areas like Algebra II but weaknesses in others like Algebra I and Biology I. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and a focus on equity and student engagement could help South Shelby High improve its overall performance and better serve its student population.

227

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,933

Per pupil spending ?

49.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4154 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468-4005

(573) 588-4163

District: Shelby County R-IV

Feeder schools for South Shelby High:

Elementary:	South Shelby Elementary
Middle:	South Shelby Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2012 → 42nd in 2024

Strengths

✓97% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Missouri avg37%

Not ranked this year

South Shelby High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

250^th of 367Shelby County R-IV among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	38.2	221 of 378	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.2	276 of 358	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.2	363 of 460	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	60.4	119 of 468	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	68.5	106 of 404	73.8%	★★★★☆
2016	57.8	142 of 401	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.7	255 of 504	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.0	231 of 521	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.7	120 of 523	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	69.6	76 of 522	85.4%	★★★★☆
2011	60.5	159 of 528	69.9%	★★★★☆
2010	58.6	171 of 516	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.2	79 of 507	84.4%	★★★★☆
2008	76.7	63 of 539	88.3%	★★★★☆
2007	60.8	168 of 538	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.9	84 of 534	84.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	19.3	240 of 279	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.5	199 of 274	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.3	121 of 268	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.4	170 of 255	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.4	277 of 368	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	289 of 382	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	35.4	189 of 321	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.9	199 of 302	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.6	275 of 309	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.8	372 of 430	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	55.5	140 of 440	68.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)41st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)14th percentile

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Schools Near South Shelby High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Shelby High	Public	9-12	4154 Hwy 36	Shelbina	63468	Shelby County	Shelby County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 588-4163	227	19	11.9	49.8%	206 (90.7%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)								(n/a)				38.8		$14,933	$647	$14,285
North Shelby High	Public	7-12	3071 Hwy 15	Shelbyville	63469	Shelby County	North Shelby	No	No	No	No	(573) 633-2410	129	15	8.3	30.2%	123 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)								(n/a)	76.1	64.2			78.2	$19,028	$218	$18,810
Paris High	Public	9-12	25686 Bus Hwy 24	Paris	65275	Monroe County	Paris R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 289-0970	163	14	11.5	42.9%	152 (93.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	35.6	230^th of 367 public high schools	37.3%		32.8	249^th of 378 public high schools	34.1%	19			13.7	33.2		$13,935	$319	$13,616
Madison High	Public	7-12	309 Thomas St	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Madison C-3	No	No	No	No	(660) 291-4515	81	9	9.1	48.1%	73 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)						$15,885	$835	$15,050
Macon Area Cte Center	Public	9-12	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-2158	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Macon Senior High	Public	9-12	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-5748	390	29	13.3	37.7%	351 (90.0%)	14 (3.6%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	52	146^th of 367 public high schools	60.2%		51.7	138^th of 378 public high schools	63.5%	8			28.4	41.8		$14,275	$409	$13,866

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shelby High

How many students attend South Shelby High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended South Shelby High.

What is the racial makeup of South Shelby High?

Students at South Shelby High are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into South Shelby High?

South Shelby High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Shelby Elementary
Middle : South Shelby Middle School

What district is South Shelby High in?

Shelby County R-IV

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

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