Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Independence High School is ranked #1199 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclarin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
135 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Independence High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
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