For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,659 students in Shelby, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NC are Cleveland Echs, Pinnacle Classical Academy and Crest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Shelby, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland Echs, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Echs
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 E. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8232
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8232
Gr: 9-13 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Gr: K-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Crest High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Old Boiling Springs
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8331
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Shelby High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 E Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Innovation
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Marion St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 West Sumter Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Shelby, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NC include Cleveland Echs, Pinnacle Classical Academy and Crest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby?
7 public high schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shelby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby include: Cleveland Echs vs. Pinnacle Classical Academy, Shelby High School vs. Crest High School
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