For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,984 students in Shelby, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby, NC are Pinnacle Classical Academy, North Shelby and Crest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Grades: K-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #22.
North Shelby
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Crest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Beaverdam Church Rd
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8221
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8221
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Marion St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Rank: #55.
Shelby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1480 South Dekalb Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8328
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8328
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 West Sumter Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Shelby, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 South Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(919) 807-3690
Shelby, NC 28152
(919) 807-3690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Grades: PK-4
| 209 students
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Grades: PK-4
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelby, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby, NC include Pinnacle Classical Academy, North Shelby and Crest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby?
6 public middle schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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