For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,731 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 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 12% 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 Gibson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Township Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Francisco Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Haubstadt Community School
Magnet 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
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Owensville Community School
Magnet 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: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland City Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 212 students
Rank: #99.
Princeton Community High School
Magnet 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
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Waldo J Wood Memorial Junior High School
Magnet School
(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
| 119 students
Rank: #1111.
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
Magnet 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: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1212.
Princeton Community Middle School
Magnet 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
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Comm Primary School
Magnet School
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Grades: K-2
| 414 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?
13 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 36% (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, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School vs. Princeton Community High School, Gibson Southern High School vs. Princeton Community High School
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