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Crest High School vs. Shelby High School

Should you attend Crest High School or Shelby High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Crest High School
800 Old Boiling Springs
Shelby, NC 28152
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Shelby High School
230 E Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, NC 28152
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

Shelby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,101 students in grades 9-12, Crest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 790 students in grades 9-12, Shelby High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,101 students
790 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shelby High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shelby High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shelby High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#341 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#863 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shelby High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Crest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Shelby High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Crest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shelby High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
316
212
Grade 10 Students
276
207
Grade 11 Students
297
206
Grade 12 Students
212
165

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shelby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shelby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shelby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shelby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shelby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shelby High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shelby High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shelby High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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