Schools in Center ISD · Shelby County

Shelbyville School and Joaquin Schools lead the pack in this East Texas county, ranking in the 63rd and 57th percentiles statewide respectively — solid mid-tier performers among a modest landscape of eight ranked public schools spread across six districts. No school here has cracked the top quartile, which gives families an honest picture of what to expect: steady, community-rooted education across small towns like Center, Joaquin, Shelbyville, and Tenaha rather than standout academic distinction. For families weighing options, the county's upper performers are worth a closer look, particularly if proximity to rural East Texas is already a factor.