Best Gibson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,571 students in Gibson County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, IN are Gibson Southern High School, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School and Princeton Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Gibson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gibson Southern High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Gibson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibson Southern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3499 W 800 S
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Princeton Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 N Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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Gibson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
302 E Main
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
114 North Grove
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, IN include Gibson Southern High School, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School and Princeton Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gibson County?
3 public high schools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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