For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,280 students in Shelby County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IN are Morristown Jr-sr High School, Triton Central Middle School and Southwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Triton Central Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4740 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Shelby County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, IN include Morristown Jr-sr High School, Triton Central Middle School and Southwestern High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County?
7 public middle schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shelby County include: Shelbyville Middle School vs. Southwestern High School
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