Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2025-26)

Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,238 students in Shelby County, KY.

The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, KY are Ascension Academy, Martha Layne Collins High School and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shelby County, KY public high schools have an score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Shelby County, KY public high school have a of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Martha Layne Collins High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ascension Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677

Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #22.

Martha Layne Collins High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
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801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160

Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #33.

Shelby County High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
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1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344

Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: n/an/a

Shelby County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554

Gr: 8-12

Rank: n/an/a

Shelby County Summer School

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1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375

Gr: K-12

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Shelby County Diploma Recovery (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375

Shelby County Headstart (Closed 2023)

279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452

Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Shelby County 51�Թ�� Home School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375

Gr: K-12 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, KY include Ascension Academy, Martha Layne Collins High School and Shelby County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?

5 public high schools are located in Shelby County.

What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?

Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Martha Layne Collins High School vs. Shelby County High School, Shelby County High School vs. Martha Layne Collins High School