Best Schools in Shelby County, IN
Shelby County, IN has a total of 25 schools including 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 10,803 students attend Shelby County, IN schools. On average, schools in Shelby County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shelby County exceed expectations.
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
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Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. New Palestine High School
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Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
3. Morristown Jr-sr High School
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Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 320 Students
4. Southwestern High School
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Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
5. North Decatur Jr-sr High School
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Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students
6. Shelbyville Sr High School
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Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students
7. Waldron Jr-sr High School
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Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 298 Students
8. Excel Center - Shelbyville
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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
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Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Greenfield Intermediate School
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Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 463 Students
3. Shelbyville Middle School
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Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
4. Eastern Hancock Middle School
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Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students
5. Benjamin Rush Middle School
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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
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Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
2. North Decatur Elementary School
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Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students
3. Triton Central Elementary School
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Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
4. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch
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Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
5. William F Loper Elementary School
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Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
6. Southwestern Elementary School
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Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
7. Morristown Elementary School
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Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
8. Coulston Elementary School
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Shelbyville Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
9. St Joseph School
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St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 127 Students
10. Golden Bear Preschool
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
11.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shelby County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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