Shelbyville Middle School vs Triton Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelbyville Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
Triton Central Middle School
Fairland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
426 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Middle School Shelbyville, Indiana | Triton Central Middle School Fairland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 335 | #60 of 335 |
| National rank | #8277 of 15,369 | #4117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 886 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| city | Shelbyville | Fairland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Triton Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 47.1).
- •Triton Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Triton Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Triton Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 51.7%).
- •Triton Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.7).
- •Shelbyville Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 426.
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 Shelbyville Middle School better than Triton Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Triton Central Middle School ranks higher (66.4 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 Shelbyville Middle School and Triton Central Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Fairland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Middle School: 886. Triton Central Middle School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Middle School and Triton Central Middle School rank in Indiana?
Shelbyville Middle School is 199th of 335 and Triton Central Middle School is 60th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).