For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 490 students in Independence, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in Independence, LA is Independence High Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Independence, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High Magnet, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Tpss Advanced College And Career Magnet Center
Magnet School
300 W 2nd St
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Independence, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Independence, LA include Independence High Magnet.
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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.