For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,968 students in Gibson County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, IN are Haubstadt Community School, Fort Branch Community School and Owensville Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gibson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 middle schools in Gibson County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gibson County, IN include Haubstadt Community School, Fort Branch Community School and Owensville Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gibson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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