A+
Excellent
96/100

Gibson Southern High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3499 W 800 S, Fort Branch, IN 47648
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 72% · Math 57% proficient · 89th percentile in Indiana
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Indiana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
771
Students
enrolled
20.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%89/100reading 84th percentile, math 93rd percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+12 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+7 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%57%reading +9 pts, math +17 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income35%15%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3499 W 800 S
City Fort Branch
ZIP Code 47648
District 1810350
NCES School ID 181035001688
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47648

Understanding the community around Gibson Southern High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,047
Per Capita Income $33,629
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,500
Median Rent $770
Owner-Occupied 79.8%
Renter-Occupied 20.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gibson Southern High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.8%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Black 0.4%
Asian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 771
Teachers (FTE) 38.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gibson Southern High School?
Gibson Southern High School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gibson Southern High School?
Gibson Southern High School has 771 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1.
What grades does Gibson Southern High School serve?
Gibson Southern High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gibson Southern High School receive per student?
Gibson Southern High School receives $13,860 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gibson Southern High School in 47648 ▼
Avg Home Value
$238,990
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
20.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026