Golden Bear Preschool vs Shelbyville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Bear Preschool
Shelbyville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
295 students
Shelbyville Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Golden Bear Preschool Shelbyville, Indiana | Shelbyville Middle School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #199 of 335 |
| National rank | – | #8277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| 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 51.7%).
- •Golden Bear Preschool does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.7).
- •Shelbyville Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 295.
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 Golden Bear Preschool better than Shelbyville Middle School?
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 Golden Bear Preschool and Shelbyville Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Bear Preschool: 295. Shelbyville Middle School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Bear Preschool and Shelbyville Middle School rank in Indiana?
Golden Bear Preschool is unranked and Shelbyville Middle School is 199th of 335 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).