For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 722 students in Independence, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Independence, IA is Independence Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Independence, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence Junior Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 722 students
Independence, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Independence, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Independence, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Independence, IA?
1 public high schools are located in Independence, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence, IA?
Independence, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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