Independence High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Coldwater, Mississippi 38618 · Tate County School District
#106 of 197 high schools in Mississippi
#12602 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high located in Coldwater, in the Tate County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 507 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 106th of 197 ranked high schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 507.
There are 3 schools in Coldwater; Independence High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School has a Success Index (US) of 33.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #106 of 197 in Mississippi. 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 School rank in Mississippi?
Independence High School ranks #106 of 197 high schools in Mississippi and #12602 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School had 507 students in 2025.
Is Independence High School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence High School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Independence High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.