School Overview
Shelby Middle School, located at 1480 South Dekalb Street in Shelby, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Cleveland County Schools district. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescent students, typically providing a curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and social responsibility.

As part of the broader Cleveland County Schools system, Shelby Middle benefits from the resources and organizational support of the district to provide a comprehensive learning experience. The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families to support student success. Through its official website, the school provides parents, students, and the community with access to important academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that the school remains a connected and vital part of the Shelby community.
630
Total Students
41.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelby Middle
Demographic Student Count
White169
Hispanic51
Black360
Asian5
Two or More44
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    360 (57.1 %)
  • White
    169 (26.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    44 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cleveland County Schools
Phone: (704)476-8328
Website: http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 585
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 215
Grade 7 197
Grade 8 218

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shelby Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6215
Grade 7197
Grade 8218
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shelby Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29546.8%
Male33553.2%