At a glance
Reported students
588
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521
Shelby Middle: 588 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Shelby Middle
Shelby Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Shelby. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Cleveland County Schools. NCES reports 588 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49.8%) and White (30.3%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shelby Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black49.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cleveland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kings Mountain Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–06
601 reported students
Kings Mountain Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
631 reported students
Burns Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
744 reported students
Crest Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
810 reported students
Boiling Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Springmore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
618 reported students
Public schools near Shelby Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby High High · Cleveland County Schools | 09–12 | 792 | 1 mi |
| James Love Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–05 | 376 | 1 mi |
| North Shelby Other · Cleveland County Schools | PK–12 | 76 | 1 mi |
| Cleveland Innovation Other · Cleveland County Schools | KG–12 | 187 | 2 mi |
| Crest Middle Middle · Cleveland County Schools | 06–08 | 810 | 4 mi |
| Kings Mountain Intermediate Middle · Cleveland County Schools | 05–06 | 601 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Middle
What grades does Shelby Middle serve?
Shelby Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cleveland County Schools.
How many students attend Shelby Middle?
Shelby Middle reported 588 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 430 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shelby Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 588 students and 35.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shelby Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shelby Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cleveland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shelby Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shelby Middle in?
Shelby Middle is part of Cleveland County Schools, based in Shelby, NC, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shelby Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shelby High (1 mi), James Love Elementary (1 mi), North Shelby (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.