For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 122 students in Shelby, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Shelby, NE is Shelby - Rising City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Shelby, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby - Rising City High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby - Rising City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby, NE include Shelby - Rising City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby?
1 public high schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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