For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,212 students in Shelbyville, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, IN are Southwestern High School and Shelbyville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelbyville, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelbyville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelbyville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2325 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Shelbyville, Indiana 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelbyville, IN include Southwestern High School and Shelbyville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelbyville?
4 public middle schools are located in Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Shelbyville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shelbyville include: Shelbyville Middle School vs. Southwestern High School
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