Best Gibson County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,968 students in Gibson County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, IN are Haubstadt Community School, Fort Branch Community School and Owensville Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gibson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haubstadt Community School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
158 E 1025 S
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fort Branch Community School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7670 S Eastview Ln
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Owensville Community School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6569 S Sr 65
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Wood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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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 middle schools in Gibson County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, IN include Haubstadt Community School, Fort Branch Community School and Owensville Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gibson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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