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Senatobia High School vs. Independence High School

Should you attend Senatobia High School or Independence High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Senatobia High School
221 Warrior Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Independence High School
3184 Highway 305
Independence, MS 38638
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Senatobia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Senatobia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 539 students in grades 7-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
461 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Senatobia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Senatobia High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Senatobia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Senatobia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Senatobia Municipal School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tate Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#266 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#427 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Senatobia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MS)
49%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Senatobia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
33%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Senatobia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in MS)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Senatobia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MS)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Senatobia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Senatobia High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
94
Grade 9 Students
128
90
Grade 10 Students
102
102
Grade 11 Students
125
91
Grade 12 Students
102
79
Ungraded Students
4
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Senatobia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Senatobia Municipal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tate Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
58%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Senatobia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Senatobia Municipal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tate Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Senatobia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Senatobia Municipal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tate Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Senatobia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Senatobia Municipal School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tate Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Senatobia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Senatobia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Senatobia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Senatobia Municipal School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tate Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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