Top Rankings
South Gibson School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,142 students in South Gibson School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Gibson School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
2,142 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
South Gibson School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
12 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,997 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
129
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
176
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,769 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,806
$13,214
Spending / Student
$11,769
$12,844
Best South Gibson School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haubstadt Community 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
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Branch Community 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
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Gibson Southern High 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
| 771 students
Rank: #44.
Owensville Community 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
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Gibson School Corporation School District?
South Gibson School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,142 students.
What is the rank of South Gibson School Corporation School District?
South Gibson School Corporation School District is ranked #50 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Gibson School Corporation School District?
93% of South Gibson School Corporation School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Gibson School Corporation School District?
South Gibson School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Gibson School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,769 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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