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Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District

3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 662 students in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
662 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#189 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
39%
42%
41%
30-34%
34%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,811 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,051
$13,184
Spending / Student
$9,811
$12,815

Best Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District manages 2 public schools serving 662 students.
What is the rank of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District is ranked #204 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
94% of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,811 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 662 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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