Independence High School

3184 Highway 305
Independence, MS 38638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades 7-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Independence High School's student population of 456 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#466 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Independence High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
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Black
35%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Independence High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
56%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Independence High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Independence High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Independence High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independence High School's ranking?
Independence High School is ranked #466 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senatobia High School, Strayhorn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
456 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Independence High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
Independence High School is part of Tate Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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