| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Independent School District | Shelbyville | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 831 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Joaquin Independent School District | Joaquin | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 711 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Center Independent School District | Center | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 2,491 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Timpson Independent School District | Timpson | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 705 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tenaha Independent School District | Tenaha | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 455 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Shelby County compares
Together they enroll 5,193 students across 11 schools. The largest is Center Independent School District with 2,491 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Shelby County, Texas
Shelby County has 5 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shelby County is Shelbyville Independent School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Shelby County, TX?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Shelby County, TX. 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, TX?
Of the districts serving Shelby County, Shelbyville Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.