Summit High School vs. Independence High School
Should you attend Summit 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.
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(Top 30% in TN)(Top 20% in TN)
(Top 5% in TN)(Top 5% in TN)
(Top 20% in TN)(Top 5% in TN)
(Top 5% in TN)(Top 50% in TN)
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School
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,708 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 2,095 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,708 students
2,095 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
74%
Graduation Rate
97%
95%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
439
528
Grade 10 Students
451
567
Grade 11 Students
428
508
Grade 12 Students
390
492
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
79%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%