Independence High School vs. Butler High School
Should I attend Independence High School or Butler High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,992 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,965 students in grades 9-12, Butler High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,992 students
1,965 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#284 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
624
553
Grade 10 Students
527
524
Grade 11 Students
441
431
Grade 12 Students
400
457
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
39%
30%
% Black
30%
28%
% White
22%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%