For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,556 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 32% (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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public high schools.
Gibson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gibson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gibson County include: Waldo J Wood Memorial High School vs. Princeton Community High School, Gibson Southern High School vs. Princeton Community High School, Princeton Community High School vs. Gibson Southern High School
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