For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,683 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IN are Morristown Jr-sr High School, Shelbyville Sr High School and Triton Central 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 32% (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 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville Sr High School, with 96% 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Shelbyville Sr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Triton Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4774 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 6-12
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 Morristown Jr-sr High School, Shelbyville Sr High School and Triton Central 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 37% (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: Triton Central High School vs. Shelbyville Sr High School, Waldron Jr-sr High School vs. Triton Central High School, Shelbyville Sr High School vs. Triton Central High School
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