Best Public Schools in Shelby, MS (2025-26)

Best Shelby Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 365 students in Shelby, MS.

The top ranked public school in Shelby, MS is Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shelby, MS public school have an score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Shelby, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Northside High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

1305 Martin Luther King Drive
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 398-2372

Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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Shelby, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Shelby School (Closed 2023)

701 Lauderdale Street
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 337-6558

Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby, MS?

The top ranked public schools in Shelby, MS include Northside High School.

How many public schools are located in Shelby?

1 public schools are located in Shelby.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?

Shelby public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).