📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Calera, AL · Shelby County

Shelby County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 21,179 students · 31 schools · 13 zip codes

9
out of 10 Rating Excellent
State reading & math proficiency · 89th percentile among Alabama districts. Ranked within Alabama only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Alabama
Shelby County School District
📍 Calera, AL · Shelby County · NCES LEAID 0103030
9/10
Rating
21,179
Students
31
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
13
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(205)682-7000
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1910, Columbiana, AL 35051
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Enrollment
21,179 students
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Schools
31
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County
Shelby County, AL
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0103030
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Shelby County School District13 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
35040CaleraShelby CountyAL
35043ChelseaShelby CountyAL
35051ColumbianaShelby CountyAL
35078HarpersvilleShelby CountyAL
35080HelenaShelby CountyAL
35114MayleneShelby CountyAL
35115MontevalloShelby CountyAL
35143ShelbyShelby CountyAL
35147SterrettShelby CountyAL
35176VandiverShelby CountyAL
35178VincentShelby CountyAL
35185WestoverShelby CountyAL
35186WilsonvilleShelby CountyAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Shelby County School District?▼
Shelby County School District serves 13 zip codes: 35040, 35043, 35051, 35078, 35080, 35114, 35115, 35143, 35147, 35176, 35178, 35185, 35186. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Shelby County School District rated?▼
Shelby County School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 89th percentile among Alabama school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Alabama only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Shelby County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 21,179 students across 31 schools for Shelby County School District.
What grades does Shelby County School District serve?▼
Shelby County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Shelby County School District?▼
You can reach Shelby County School District by phone at (205)682-7000 or by mail at PO Box 1910, Columbiana, AL 35051. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Shelby County School District

Shelby County School District is a public school district serving 13 zip codes in Alabama, primarily in Shelby County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 89th percentile among Alabama districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Alabama districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (205)682-7000 before making a housing decision.

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