For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,520 students in Gibson County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Gibson County, IN are Gibson Southern High School, Princeton Community High School and Waldo J Wood Memorial 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 43% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Gibson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gibson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gibson Southern High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3499 W 800 S
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 N Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Grades: 9-12
| 220 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, Princeton Community High School and Waldo J Wood Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gibson County, IN?
3 public high schools are located in Gibson County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County, IN?
Gibson County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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