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Shelby County Public Schools

Shelby County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

18

public schools

Total Enrollment

7,433

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Shelby County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Indiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Shelby County has 6 district entries. Shelbyville Central Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Shelbyville has the most listed schools, with 11 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Shelby County

Reported Enrollment

7,433

18 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

1

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle2
High7
Other1

6 School Districts in Shelby County

Shelbyville Central Schools

7 schools
4,036 students

Northwestern Con School Corp

3 schools
1,409 students

Shelby Eastern Schools

4 schools
1,213 students

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co

2 schools
634 students

Excel Center - Shelbyville

1 school
141 students

Blue River Career Programs

1 school
0 students

18 Public Schools in Shelby County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

Shelbyville Sr High School

Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,101 students

Shelbyville Middle School

Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle882 students

William F Loper Elementary School

Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary672 students

Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch

Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary533 students

Triton Central Elementary School

Northwestern Con School Corp

Fairland, 46126 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary514 students

Coulston Elementary School

Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary469 students

Triton Central High School

Northwestern Con School Corp

Fairland, 46126 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High457 students

Triton Central Middle School

Northwestern Con School Corp

Fairland, 46126 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle438 students

Southwestern Elementary School

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co

Shelbyville, 46176 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary339 students

Golden Bear Preschool

Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary332 students

Morristown Jr-Sr High School

Shelby Eastern Schools

Morristown, 46161 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High320 students

Morristown Elementary School

Shelby Eastern Schools

Morristown, 46161 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary307 students

Waldron Jr-Sr High School

Shelby Eastern Schools

Waldron, 46182 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High298 students

Southwestern High School

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co

Shelbyville, 46176 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High295 students

Waldron Elementary School

Shelby Eastern Schools

Waldron, 46182 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary288 students

Excel Center - Shelbyville

Excel Center - Shelbyville

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Charter141 students

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Shelbyville Central Schools

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–12Other47 students

Area District #38 - Blue River Career Programs

Blue River Career Programs

Shelbyville, 46176 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12Vocational0 students

Shelby County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Shelby County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Indiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Shelby County public school directory?

The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Shelby County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Shelby County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Shelby County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Shelby County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Shelby County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Shelby County Education OverviewCounty school score: 46/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.