Gibson Southern High School

3499 W 800 S
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, Gibson Southern High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gibson Southern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Gibson Southern High School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
704 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Gibson Southern High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibson Southern High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#50 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gibson Southern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gibson Southern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gibson Southern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gibson Southern High School's ranking?
Gibson Southern High School is ranked #50 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Gibson Southern High School often compared to?
Gibson Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gibson Southern High School?
The graduation rate of Gibson Southern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gibson Southern High School?
704 students attend Gibson Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gibson Southern High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibson Southern High School?
Gibson Southern High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gibson Southern High School offer ?
Gibson Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gibson Southern High School part of?
Gibson Southern High School is part of South Gibson School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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