For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,301 students in Fort Branch, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 91% 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 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Branch, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Branch Community School
Magnet 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
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Gibson Southern High School
Magnet 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
| 726 students
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?
91% 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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