Riverside Junior High vs Shelbyville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Junior High
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students
Shelbyville Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Riverside Junior High Fishers, Indiana | Shelbyville Middle School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 335 | #199 of 335 |
| National rank | #2824 of 15,369 | #8277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 885 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| city | Fishers | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 47.1).
- •Riverside Junior High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Riverside Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Riverside Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 51.7%).
- •Riverside Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Shelbyville Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 885.
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 Riverside Junior High better than Shelbyville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Junior High ranks higher (72.6 vs 47.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Riverside Junior High and Shelbyville Middle School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Fishers and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Junior High: 885. Shelbyville Middle School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Junior High and Shelbyville Middle School rank in Indiana?
Riverside Junior High is 34th of 335 and Shelbyville Middle School is 199th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).