Independence High Magnet
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Louisiana 70443 · Tangipahoa Parish
#213 of 246 high schools in Louisiana
#10545 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High Magnet
Independence High Magnet is a public high located in Independence, in the Tangipahoa Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 490 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 213th of 246 ranked high schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 490.
There are 3 schools in Independence; Independence High Magnet ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence High Magnet by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence High Magnet
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Independence Leadership Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students · 177 m away
TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center
Independence · Public high · Grades 11–12
0 students · 1.2 km away
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Tickfaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students · 6.4 km away
Midway Elementary School
Tickfaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
440 students · 8.7 km away
Loranger Middle School
Loranger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
590 students · 8.9 km away
Loranger High School
Loranger · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students · 9.0 km away
Loranger Elementary School
Loranger · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
800 students · 9.1 km away
Amite High Magnet
Amite · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students · 9.8 km away
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Amite · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
431 students · 9.9 km away
Natalbany Middle
Tickfaw · Public middle · Grades 4–8
347 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Jena High School
Jena · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
Westlake High School
Westlake · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
Crowley High School
Crowley · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
Fisher Middle/High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students
Oak Grove High School
Oak Grove · Public high · Grades 6–12
500 students
Church Point High School
Church Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
504 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High Magnet a good school?
Independence High Magnet has a Success Index (US) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #213 of 246 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence High Magnet rank in Louisiana?
Independence High Magnet ranks #213 of 246 high schools in Louisiana and #10545 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High Magnet?
Independence High Magnet had 490 students in 2025.
Is Independence High Magnet a elementary school or a high school?
Independence High Magnet is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence High Magnet?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence High Magnet; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.