Total enrollment
4,664
-147 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Gibson County
Indiana · Public K-12
Gibson County's public-school directory totals 13 schools, with student enrollment near 4,664. South Gibson School Corporation is the largest district. Median household income runs around $67,573. That works out to 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Gibson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gibson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,664 | #53 of 91 | #1,402 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #45 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #31 of 91 | #1,294 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.4% | #77 of 91 | #2,126 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.6% | #47 of 91 | #2,038 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Gibson County school rankings
Residents
33,000
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
4,664
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,573
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.4%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
7
2,522 students
Middle
2
594 students
High
3
1,548 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
South Gibson School Corporation
2,118 students · 3 districts in Gibson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gibson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.7% under 18
Test scores in Gibson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Southern High School | Fort Branch | High | 09-12 | 742 | · |
| Princeton Community High School | Princeton | High | 09-12 | 580 | · |
| Fort Branch Community School | Fort Branch | Elementary | KG-08 | 577 | · |
| Princeton Community Middle | Princeton | Middle | 06-08 | 437 | · |
| Princeton Comm Intermediate School | Princeton | Elementary | 03-05 | 430 | · |
| Princeton Comm Primary School | Princeton | Elementary | KG-02 | 417 | · |
| Haubstadt Community School | Haubstadt | Elementary | KG-08 | 403 | · |
| Owensville Community School | Owensville | Elementary | KG-08 | 396 | · |
| Waldo J Wood Memorial High | Oakland City | High | 09-12 | 226 | · |
| Wood Memorial Middle School | Oakland City | Middle | 06-08 | 157 | · |
| Wood Memorial Intermediate School | Mackey | Elementary | KG-06 | 150 | · |
| Wood Memorial Primary School | Oakland City | Elementary | PK-06 | 149 | · |
| Francisco Elementary School | Francisco | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Gibson County
About Gibson County
Gibson County is a thinly populated Indiana county of about 33,000 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 4,664 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,573, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Gibson County spans 7 elementary schools (2,522 students), 2 middle schools (594), 3 high schools (1,548), and 1 combined or other schools.
South Gibson School Corporation dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,118 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 4,811 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,664 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Gibson County lost 1 school, going from 13 to 12.
On this page, the community for Gibson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data