Shelby Valley High School vs. Belfry High School
Should you attend Shelby Valley High School or Belfry High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Shelby Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Shelby Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Belfry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
500 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#999 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
124
125
Grade 10 Students
118
132
Grade 11 Students
146
109
Grade 12 Students
110
109
Ungraded Students
2
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
