For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,463 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 94%, 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 26% 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 Shelbyville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 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?
4 public high schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public high schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 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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