For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,584 students in Shelbyville, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelbyville, IN are Shelbyville Sr High School, Southwestern High School and Excel Center - Shelbyville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Shelbyville, 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 Southwestern High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Shelbyville, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Shelbyville, Indiana 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 Shelbyville, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelbyville, IN include Shelbyville Sr High School, Southwestern High School and Excel Center - Shelbyville.
How many public high schools are located in Shelbyville?
5 public high schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelbyville include: Southwestern High School vs. Shelbyville Sr High School
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