For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,728 students in Gibson County, IN (there are 5 private schools, serving 724 private students). 87% 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 Wood Memorial Intermediate School, Haubstadt Community School and Fort Branch 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 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% 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 12% 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 Gibson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood Memorial Intermediate 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
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Haubstadt Community School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
158 E 1025 S
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Owensville Community School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6569 S Sr 65
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Wood Memorial Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St-suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Princeton Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Wood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Gr: 3-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Gibson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
302 E Main
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gibson County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Gibson County, IN include Wood Memorial Intermediate School, Haubstadt Community School and Fort Branch Community School.
How many public schools are located in Gibson County?
12 public schools are located in Gibson County.
What percentage of students in Gibson County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Gibson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gibson County include: Princeton Community Middle School vs. Fort Branch Community School, Wood Memorial Intermediate School vs. Haubstadt Community School, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School vs. Princeton Community High School
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