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Shelby County School District, Kentucky

Shelby County School District is a unified school district in Shelby County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 49,096 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 380 sq mi (984 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
49,096
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Shelby County
Land area
380 sq mi (984 km²)
Median household income
$82,604 ± $4,414
Median home value
$304,800 ± $14,525
Water area
5.87 sq mi (15.2 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2105320
Coordinates (central point)
38.217485, -85.194639
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Shelby County School District, largest first

  1. Shelbyville (city)17,668 people
  2. Simpsonville (city)3,062 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Eminence Independent School District11 mi north
  2. Spencer County School District15 mi southwest
  3. Henry County School District17 mi north
  4. Franklin County School District18 mi east
  5. Anderson County School District19 mi southeast
  6. Oldham County School District19 mi northwest
  7. Jefferson County School District26 mi west

These share a boundary with Shelby County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Shelby County School District before you rely on it.

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