School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,604
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Shelbyville Central High School: 1,604 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Shelbyville Central High School
Shelbyville Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Shelbyville. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bedford County Schools. NCES reports 1,604 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Tennessee median of 14.6:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.1%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 26.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Shelbyville Central High School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic48.1%
- Black11.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
16 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Bedford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
545 reported students
Cascade High School
High · Grades 09–12
539 reported students
Harris Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
977 reported students
Community Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
650 reported students
Learning Way Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
631 reported students