For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,739 students in Gibson County, IN (there are 5 private schools, serving 809 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Gibson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gibson County, IN are Barton Township Elementary School, Francisco Elementary School and Haubstadt Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Gibson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Township Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9724 E Main
Mackey, IN 47654
(812) 795-2292
Mackey, IN 47654
(812) 795-2292
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Francisco Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 E Main
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Haubstadt Community School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
158 E 1025 S
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Branch Community School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Gibson Southern High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Owensville Community School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6569 S Sr 65
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
945 S Franklin St-suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Princeton Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1111.
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1212.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Grades: PK-2
| 437 students
Gibson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gibson-pike-warrick School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
114 North Grove
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gibson County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Gibson County, IN include Barton Township Elementary School, Francisco Elementary School and Haubstadt Community School.
How many public schools are located in Gibson County, IN?
13 public schools are located in Gibson County, IN.
What percentage of students in Gibson County, IN go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Gibson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County, IN?
Gibson County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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