Gibson Southern High School vs Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 425 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson Southern High School
Fort Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
742 students
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
LaGrange · Public high · Grades 7–12
737 students
| Measure | Gibson Southern High School Fort Branch, Indiana | Lakeland Jr/Sr High School LaGrange, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 387 | #306 of 387 |
| National rank | #3231 of 16,910 | #11243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 742 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Fort Branch | LaGrange |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibson Southern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 38.8).
- •Gibson Southern High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Gibson Southern High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Gibson Southern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 50.5%).
- •Lakeland Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.6).
- •Gibson Southern High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 737.
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 Gibson Southern High School better than Lakeland Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gibson Southern High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 38.8 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 Gibson Southern High School and Lakeland Jr/Sr High School?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Fort Branch and LaGrange in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Southern High School: 742. Lakeland Jr/Sr High School: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Southern High School and Lakeland Jr/Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Gibson Southern High School is 44th of 387 and Lakeland Jr/Sr High School is 306th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).