For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,659 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IN are Triton Central High School, Morristown Jr-sr High School and Shelbyville 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 33% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public high schools.
Shelby County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Triton Central High School, with 90-94% 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Triton Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4774 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Shelbyville Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area District #38 - Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt
Magnet School
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue River Se Preschool (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
C/o 1111 West Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 835-7335
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
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, Morristown Jr-sr High School and Shelbyville Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
8 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Waldron Jr-sr High School vs. Triton Central High School, Triton Central High School vs. Shelbyville Sr High School, Shelbyville Sr High School vs. Triton Central High School
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