Excel Center - Shelbyville vs Golden Bear Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Shelbyville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
131 students
Golden Bear Preschool
Shelbyville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
295 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Shelbyville Shelbyville, Indiana | Golden Bear Preschool Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #337 of 387 | – |
| National rank | #12513 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 131 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Bear Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 64.9%).
- •Golden Bear Preschool does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.8).
- •Golden Bear Preschool is the larger school with 295 students compared with 131.
- •Excel Center - Shelbyville is a charter school while Golden Bear Preschool is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excel Center - Shelbyville better than Golden Bear Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excel Center - Shelbyville and Golden Bear Preschool?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Shelbyville: 131. Golden Bear Preschool: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Shelbyville and Golden Bear Preschool rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Shelbyville is 337th of 387 and Golden Bear Preschool is unranked among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).