Shelbyville Sr High School vs Southwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelbyville Sr High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Southwestern High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 7–12
264 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Sr High School Shelbyville, Indiana | Southwestern High School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 387 | #152 of 387 |
| National rank | #6803 of 16,910 | #6760 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.0 vs 56.2).
- •Shelbyville Sr High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Shelbyville Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Southwestern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 44.1%).
- •Southwestern High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.1).
- •Shelbyville Sr High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 264.
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 Sr High School better than Southwestern High 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 Shelbyville Sr High School and Southwestern High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Sr High School: 1,068. Southwestern High School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Sr High School and Southwestern High School rank in Indiana?
Shelbyville Sr High School is 156th of 387 and Southwestern High School is 152nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).