Top 5 Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,670 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IN are Triton Central High School, Excel Center - Shelbyville and Morristown Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Shelby County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville Sr High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Triton Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4774 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Shelbyville Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #66.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Grades: 6-12
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area District #38 - Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, IN

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Miller Road School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IN include Triton Central High School, Excel Center - Shelbyville and Morristown Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County, IN?
8 public high schools are located in Shelby County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IN?
Shelby County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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