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Shelby County Schools
  • COLUMBIANA, AL
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Shelby County Schools

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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Administration
      B+
    7. Sports
      A
    8. Food
      A minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B
    shelbyed.k12.al.us/index.htm
    (205) 682-7000
    410 E COLLEGE ST
    COLUMBIANA, AL 35051
    About Shelby County Schools...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    31
    Students
    20,438

    From Shelby County Schools

    Shelby County Schools is a public K-12 district located south of Birmingham, AL. Shelby County is the seventh-largest school district in Alabama with just over 21,000 students. It is the county's largest workforce with over 2,800 employees. Shelby County Schools comprises 31 schools in seven zones - Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana, Helena, Montevallo, Oak Mountain, and Vincent.

    Shelby County Schools believes in preparing students for the journey ahead of them. We believe in empowering and inspiring our students to achieve academic excellence in order to become productive citizens who will make positive contributions to the world.

    Shelby County Schools recognizes promoting creativity, innovation, and critical thinking is vital for continuous growth and improvement. We embrace authentic hope for our students and know that our work is critically important in their lives. This hope is energized by a relentless and resolute purpose: our students will learn and grow.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    56%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    58%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1210
    104 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    1,714 responses

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    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    20,438
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    31%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,448
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.6%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $10,918 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      57%
    • Support Services
      37%
    • Other
      6%

    Living in the Area

    Columbiana
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $50,357
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $725
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $158,300
    National
    $244,900
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