Top Rankings
Independence Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,058 students in Independence Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Independence Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,058 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Independence Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,270 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,016 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,270
$17,295
Spending / Student
$20,016
$17,243
Best Independence Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Gr: 5-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,058 students.
What is the rank of Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District is ranked #67 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Independence Local School District?
90% of Independence Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Independence Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,016 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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