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North Shelby

1701 Charles Road, Shelby, NC 28152Cleveland County Schools →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
83
Students
Total enrolled
$12,545
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
5.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 64% vs nat'l
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 38% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 83 students in grades PK–12 in Shelby, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,545 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Shelby is a small other in Shelby, North Carolina, serving grades PK–12 with 83 students. The district invests $12,545 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at North Shelby

83
Total Students
5.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution51 male · 32 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 80 students
Student Composition
57%
10%
25%
Asian1%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black25%
Multiracial6%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370090002719

Academic Outcomes at North Shelby

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28152

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,545Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,545
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,520
Student Support$2,383
Administration$1,505
Operations$1,882
Other$1,254
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,545 spent per student, an estimated $5,557 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
21%
State government
59.1%
Local (property tax)
21.4%
Federal programs
19.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Elizabeth ElementarySpringmore ElementaryBoiling Springs ElementaryTownship Three Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Crest MiddleBurns MiddleKings Mountain MiddleShelby Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Kings Mountain HighCrest HighBurns HighShelby High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyCleveland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCleveland County Schools →
Phone: (704)476-8230
NCES ID: 370090002719
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shelby seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cleveland County Schools
High
Kings Mountain High
1,236 students · 09–12
● 37 opp56% FRL
High
Crest High
1,114 students · 09–12
● 31 opp54% FRL
High
Burns High
934 students · 09–12
● 35 opp60% FRL
Mid
Crest Middle
849 students · 06–08
● 33 opp66% FRL
High
Shelby High
825 students · 09–12
● 31 opp65% FRL
Mid
Burns Middle
734 students · 06–08
● 35 opp70% FRL
Mid
Kings Mountain Middle
712 students · 07–08
● 37 opp67% FRL
Mid
Shelby Middle
630 students · 06–08
● 31 opp81% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1701 Charles Road, Shelby, NC 28152
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.