Gibson County Schools & Education
Gibson County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,625
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#53
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gibson County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 40/100, Gibson County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.5%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,625 per pupil, Gibson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gibson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #53 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,625
$118 above the state average
School coverage
13
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Gibson County has 13 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Gibson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Gibson County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#53
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
South Gibson School Corporation
Elementary and high visible
2,110 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
North Gibson School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
1,900 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
East Gibson School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
721 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
East Gibson School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Gibson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gibson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Gibson County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Gibson County’s Broad School Network
Gibson County manages 13 public schools, including eight elementary, two middle, and three high schools. Total enrollment reaches 4,731 students across three separate school districts. This structure provides a comprehensive educational framework for both rural and town residents.
Three Districts Serving the Region
South Gibson School Corporation leads the county with 2,110 students, followed closely by North Gibson with 1,900. East Gibson School Corporation serves a smaller population of 721 students across five schools. The county operates entirely through traditional public schools with no charter options available.
Predominantly Rural Academic Settings
Gibson County schools are mostly rural, with 10 campuses located in the countryside and three in town centers. The average school size is 364 students, ranging from Gibson Southern High School's 726 students to smaller elementary campuses. This environment fosters a community-centric atmosphere for growing families.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Gibson County
Reported Enrollment
4,731
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Gibson County
South Gibson School Corporation
North Gibson School Corporation
East Gibson School Corporation
13 Public Schools in Gibson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Southern High School | Record | South Gibson School Corporation | Fort Branch, 47648Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 726 |
| Princeton Community High School | Record | North Gibson School Corporation | Princeton, 47670Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 618 |
| Fort Branch Community School | Record | South Gibson School Corporation | Fort Branch, 47648Town: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 575 |
| Princeton Comm Intermediate School | Record | North Gibson School Corporation | Princeton, 47670Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Princeton Community Middle | Record | North Gibson School Corporation | Princeton, 47670Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 431 |
| Owensville Community School | Record | South Gibson School Corporation | Owensville, 47665Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 415 |
| Princeton Comm Primary School | Record | North Gibson School Corporation | Princeton, 47670Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 414 |
| Haubstadt Community School | Record | South Gibson School Corporation | Haubstadt, 47639Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 394 |
| Oakland City Elementary School | Record | East Gibson School Corporation | Oakland City, 47660Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 263 |
| Waldo J Wood Memorial High | Record | East Gibson School Corporation | Oakland City, 47660Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 212 |
| Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS | Record | East Gibson School Corporation | Oakland City, 47660Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 119 |
| Barton Township Elementary | Record | East Gibson School Corporation | Mackey, 47654Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 72 |
| Francisco Elementary School | Record | East Gibson School Corporation | Francisco, 47649Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 55 |
Gibson Southern High School
South Gibson School Corporation
Fort Branch, 47648 / Rural: Distant
Princeton Community High School
North Gibson School Corporation
Princeton, 47670 / Rural: Fringe
Fort Branch Community School
South Gibson School Corporation
Fort Branch, 47648 / Town: Fringe
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
North Gibson School Corporation
Princeton, 47670 / Rural: Fringe
Princeton Community Middle
North Gibson School Corporation
Princeton, 47670 / Rural: Fringe
Owensville Community School
South Gibson School Corporation
Owensville, 47665 / Rural: Distant
Princeton Comm Primary School
North Gibson School Corporation
Princeton, 47670 / Rural: Fringe
Haubstadt Community School
South Gibson School Corporation
Haubstadt, 47639 / Rural: Fringe
Oakland City Elementary School
East Gibson School Corporation
Oakland City, 47660 / Town: Distant
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
East Gibson School Corporation
Oakland City, 47660 / Rural: Fringe
Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS
East Gibson School Corporation
Oakland City, 47660 / Town: Distant
Barton Township Elementary
East Gibson School Corporation
Mackey, 47654 / Rural: Distant
Francisco Elementary School
East Gibson School Corporation
Francisco, 47649 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,625
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Gibson County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gibson County, Indiana?
Gibson County manages 13 public schools, including eight elementary, two middle, and three high schools. Total enrollment reaches 4,731 students across three separate school districts. This structure provides a comprehensive educational framework for both rural and town residents.
What are the major school districts in Gibson County, Indiana?
South Gibson School Corporation leads the county with 2,110 students, followed closely by North Gibson with 1,900. East Gibson School Corporation serves a smaller population of 721 students across five schools. The county operates entirely through traditional public schools with no charter options available.
What is the school experience like in Gibson County?
Gibson County schools are mostly rural, with 10 campuses located in the countryside and three in town centers. The average school size is 364 students, ranging from Gibson Southern High School's 726 students to smaller elementary campuses. This environment fosters a community-centric atmosphere for growing families.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.