Fort Branch Community School vs Gibson Southern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Branch Community School
Fort Branch · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
Gibson Southern High School
Fort Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
742 students
| Measure | Fort Branch Community School Fort Branch, Indiana | Gibson Southern High School Fort Branch, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,053 | #44 of 387 |
| National rank | #12496 of 50,301 | #3231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Fort Branch | Fort Branch |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibson Southern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 68.3).
- •Fort Branch Community School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Gibson Southern High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Gibson Southern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 32.8%).
- •Fort Branch Community School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Gibson Southern High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 577.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Branch Community School better than Gibson Southern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gibson Southern High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fort Branch Community School and Gibson Southern High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Branch and Fort Branch in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Branch Community School: 577. Gibson Southern High School: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Branch Community School and Gibson Southern High School rank in Indiana?
Fort Branch Community School is 195th of 1,053 and Gibson Southern High School is 44th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).