South Gibson School Corporation, IN

Original Research by School Decision on South Gibson School Corporation

South Gibson School Corporation serves a rural stretch of Gibson County, Indiana, from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is small enough that a family moving into the area will find a single high school, Gibson Southern, and three elementary schools in Haubstadt, Owensville, and Fort Branch. The enrollment is modest for a PK-12 district, and the student body is overwhelmingly white, with small shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, Black, and Native American students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, so a family should ask the district directly about economic diversity.

On the state’s ILEARN assessments, which cover grades three through eight, the district’s math proficiency rate sits well above the midpoint among Gibson County’s districts. English language arts proficiency is also above the county median, though the rate is lower than math. Science proficiency for those grades is similarly strong relative to the county. Social studies, tested only in grade five, shows a lower proficiency rate, and a parent may want to ask the school how that subject is supported in the elementary years. The district’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Gibson County’s districts, a clear academic strength.

Chronic absenteeism is low, and the district’s rate is in the top quartile among county districts, meaning students are generally in class. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range compared to the other district in the county, which is a fact worth noting but not one that alone signals a problem; a family can ask how the district allocates its resources.

The student body is small and predominantly white. The district runs four schools: Gibson Southern High School, Haubstadt Community School, Owensville Community School, and Fort Branch Community School. The high school serves grades nine through twelve, and the elementary schools cover the lower grades. The district’s graduation rate was not available in the data, so a family should request that figure directly from the school corporation.

Housing in the district’s coverage area spans a wide range. The weighted home value across the district’s ZIP codes is below the Indiana state average and well below the national average, making the area relatively affordable. Values vary by town, with the highest in the Evansville-adjacent ZIP and the lowest in Griffin. Year-over-year appreciation has been modest in most of the district’s communities, with a few seeing slightly stronger gains. The national mortgage rate environment and unemployment rate are typical for the period.

The district brief turned up little in the way of recent major changes or strategic initiatives. That may simply mean the district has been stable, but a family moving in should ask about current priorities, curriculum updates, and any facility plans directly. The district’s academic performance on state tests is a clear draw, and the low chronic absenteeism suggests a student body that is engaged and present. For a family looking for a small, rural district with solid test results and a straightforward school structure, South Gibson School Corporation is a strong candidate. The main open questions are around spending levels and the absence of a reported graduation rate, both of which a prospective resident can clarify with a phone call.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,142

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 1%

White 93%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

37%

44%

Gr 4

32%

58%

Gr 5

36%

56%

Gr 6

23%

63%

Gr 7

40%

54%

Gr 8

32%

70%

Math

Gr 3

42%

65%

Gr 4

54%

76%

Gr 5

34%

62%

Gr 6

41%

65%

Gr 7

36%

63%

Gr 8

45%

74%

Science

Gr 4

37%

61%

Gr 6

55%

66%

Social studies

Gr 5

30%

54%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Gibson Southern High School

Haubstadt Community School

Owensville Community School

Fort Branch Community School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

60%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

51%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

59%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

45%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$224,461

Year-over-year change+6.1%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$94K to $325K

vs. state typical0.87x

vs. national typical0.61x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
47665	Owensville	$233K	+8.2%	38.4%
47648	Fort Branch	$234K	+6.2%	20.7%
47639	Haubstadt	$311K	+6.3%	16.5%
47616	Griffin	$94K	+1.0%	11.6%
47612	Poseyville	$168K	+1.9%	4.9%
47670	Princeton	$187K	+5.3%	3.9%
47633	Poseyville	$213K	+5.0%	3.1%
47649	Francisco	$197K	+8.6%	0.6%
47725	Evansville	$325K	+2.8%	0.2%
47613	Elberfeld	$262K	+7.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,133/mo

Home price / national median income2.7x

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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