| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County School District | Calera | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 21,179 | 31 | PK–12 | 13 |
| Alabaster City School District | Alabaster | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 6,425 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pelham City School District | Pelham | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 3,425 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Shelby County compares
Together they enroll 31,029 students across 40 schools. The largest is Shelby County School District with 21,179 students. Districts here average 8.7/10, above the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County has 3 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shelby County is Shelby County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Shelby County, AL?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Shelby County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Shelby County, AL?
Of the districts serving Shelby County, Shelby County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.