For the 2023 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,272 students in Fort Branch, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Fort Branch, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Branch, IN are Gibson Southern High School and Fort Branch Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Branch, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Fort Branch have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Fort Branch, IN Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gibson Southern High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3499 W 800 S
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Branch Community School
Math: 51% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7670 S Eastview Ln
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Branch, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Branch, IN include Gibson Southern High School and Fort Branch Community School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Branch, IN?
2 public schools are located in Fort Branch, IN.
What percentage of students in Fort Branch, IN go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Fort Branch, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Branch, IN?
Fort Branch, IN public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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