Top 5 Best Shelby County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,288 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IN are Morristown Jr-sr High School, Southwestern High School and Triton Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Triton Central Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Grades: 6-8
| 865 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 middle schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IN include Morristown Jr-sr High School, Southwestern High School and Triton Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County, IN?
6 public middle schools are located in Shelby County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, IN?
Shelby County, IN public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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