For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,157 students in Gibson County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gibson County, IN are Wood Memorial Intermediate School, Haubstadt Community School and Fort Branch Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gibson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood Memorial Intermediate School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9724 E Main
Mackey, IN 47654
(812) 795-2292
Mackey, IN 47654
(812) 795-2292
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Haubstadt Community School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
158 E 1025 S
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6487
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Branch Community School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7670 S Eastview Ln
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3641
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Owensville Community School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6569 S Sr 65
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Owensville, IN 47665
(812) 724-3705
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Wood Memorial Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
945 S Franklin St-suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4519
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #77.
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Grades: K-2
| 448 students
Gibson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
302 E Main
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Francisco, IN 47649
(812) 782-3207
Grades: K-6
| 55 students
Gibson-pike-warrick School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
114 North Grove
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gibson County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gibson County, IN include Wood Memorial Intermediate School, Haubstadt Community School and Fort Branch Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gibson County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gibson County include: Princeton Community Middle School vs. Fort Branch Community School, Fort Branch Community School vs. Princeton Community Middle School, Owensville Community School vs. Haubstadt Community School
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