For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,319 students in Fort Branch, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 92% 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 Fort Branch Community School and Gibson Southern High 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 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fort Branch have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Fort Branch, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Branch Community School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7670 S Eastview Ln
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Gr: K-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Gibson Southern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3499 W 800 S
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Branch, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Branch, IN include Fort Branch Community School and Gibson Southern High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Branch?
2 public schools are located in Fort Branch.
What percentage of students in Fort Branch go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Fort Branch are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Branch?
Fort Branch public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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