Serving 140 students in grades 5-8, Shelby School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Shelby School?
140 students attend Shelby School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shelby School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby School?
Shelby School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shelby School offer ?
Shelby School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Shelby School part of?
Shelby School is part of North Bolivar Consolidated School District.
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.
