Best High Schools in Shelby County, IN

Shelby County, IN has 9 high schools with 4,285 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Shelby County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby County meet expectations.

1. Triton Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students

2. New Palestine High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students

3. Morristown Jr-sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 320 Students

4. Southwestern High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students

5. North Decatur Jr-sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students

6. Shelbyville Sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students

7. Waldron Jr-sr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 298 Students

8. Excel Center - Shelbyville

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Excel Center - Shelbyville • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, IN

Shelby County, IN has 6 middle schools with 2,416 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Shelby County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby County meet expectations.

1. Triton Central Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students

2. Greenfield Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 463 Students

3. Shelbyville Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students

4. Eastern Hancock Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students

5. Benjamin Rush Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 318 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, IN

Shelby County, IN has 10 elementary schools with 4,102 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Shelby County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby County exceed expectations.

1. Waldron Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students

2. North Decatur Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students

3. Triton Central Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students

4. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

5. William F Loper Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students

6. Southwestern Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students

7. Morristown Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

8. Coulston Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students

9. St Joseph School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 127 Students

10. Golden Bear Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 332 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, IN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Shelby County, IN has a total population of 45,055 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shelby County, IN

10,803

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shelby County, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby County, IN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,321 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby County, IN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Shelby County, IN

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Johnson County, IN

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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rush County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hancock County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Decatur County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bartholomew County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Marion County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brown County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Morgan County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Henry County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fayette County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations