Shelbyville Sr High School vs Waldron Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 12 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
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
Waldron · Public high · Grades 6–12
323 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Sr High School Shelbyville, Indiana | Waldron Jr-Sr High School Waldron, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 387 | #210 of 387 |
| National rank | #6803 of 16,910 | #8119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Shelbyville | Waldron |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelbyville Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 51.1).
- •Shelbyville Sr High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Shelbyville Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Waldron Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 44.1%).
- •Waldron Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.1).
- •Shelbyville Sr High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 323.
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 Waldron Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelbyville Sr High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 51.1 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 Sr High School and Waldron Jr-Sr High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Waldron in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Sr High School: 1,068. Waldron Jr-Sr High School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Sr High School and Waldron Jr-Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Shelbyville Sr High School is 156th of 387 and Waldron Jr-Sr High School is 210th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).