Strayhorn High School vs. Independence High School
Should I attend Strayhorn High School or Independence 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
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Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades 7-12, Strayhorn High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 456 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 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
333 students
456 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#466 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
73
86
Grade 8 Students
40
83
Grade 9 Students
60
83
Grade 10 Students
59
85
Grade 11 Students
53
60
Grade 12 Students
48
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
11%
4%
% Black
8%
35%
% White
75%
56%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%