For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 603 students in Shoals, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Shoals, IN are Shoals Community High School, Shoals Community Elementary School and Shoals Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoals, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shoals have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shoals, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoals Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 Us Hwy 50
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2090
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Shoals Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11749 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Shoals Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11741 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shoals, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Shoals, IN include Shoals Community High School, Shoals Community Elementary School and Shoals Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shoals?
3 public schools are located in Shoals.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoals?
Shoals public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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