Best Independence Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 568 students in Independence, KS.

The top-ranked public high school in Independence, KS is Independence Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, KS public high schools have an score of 32% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.

Independence, KS public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Independence Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Independence, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Independence Sr High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Top 50%

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1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815

Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: n/an/a

Bridges Academy

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2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612

Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%

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Independence, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847

Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2012)

300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875

Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Independence, KS?

The top-ranked public high schools in Independence, KS include Independence Sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Independence?

2 public high schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).