Gibson Southern High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Branch, Indiana 47648 · South Gibson School Corporation
#44 of 387 high schools in Indiana
#3231 of 16,910 nationally
About Gibson Southern High School
Gibson Southern High School is a public high located in Fort Branch, in the South Gibson School Corporation school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 742 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 44th of 387 ranked high schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 742.
There are 2 schools in Fort Branch; Gibson Southern High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gibson Southern High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gibson Southern High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fort Branch Community School
Fort Branch · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students · 5.6 km away
Owensville Community School
Owensville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
396 students · 6.1 km away
Haubstadt Community School
Haubstadt · Public elementary · Grades K–8
403 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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742 students
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Heritage Jr/Sr High School
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748 students
Corydon Central High School
Corydon · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students
Norwell High School
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753 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gibson Southern High School a good school?
Gibson Southern High School has a Success Index (US) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #44 of 387 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gibson Southern High School rank in Indiana?
Gibson Southern High School ranks #44 of 387 high schools in Indiana and #3231 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gibson Southern High School?
Gibson Southern High School had 742 students in 2025.
Is Gibson Southern High School a elementary school or a high school?
Gibson Southern High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gibson Southern High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Gibson Southern High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.