For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,683 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 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 88%.
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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Triton Central High 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
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Morristown Jr-sr High 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
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Shelbyville Sr High 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
| 1,093 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern High 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
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Waldron Jr-sr High 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
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
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
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 51 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (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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