| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Consolidated School Corporation | Boggstown | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,409 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Southwestern Shelby County Consolidated Schools | Flat Rock | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 634 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shelby Eastern Schools | Fountaintown | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,213 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Shelbyville Central Schools | Shelbyville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 4,036 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Shelby County compares
Together they enroll 7,292 students across 16 schools. The largest is Shelbyville Central Schools with 4,036 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shelby County is Northwestern Consolidated School Corporation (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Shelby County, IN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Shelby County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Shelby County, IN?
Of the districts serving Shelby County, Northwestern Consolidated School Corporation has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.