Truman High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64055 · Independence 30
#340 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#10191 of 16,910 nationally
About Truman High
Truman High is a public high located in Independence, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,720 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 340th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,720.
There are 37 schools in Independence; Truman High ranks 16th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 Truman High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Truman High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John W. Luff Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 1.3 km away
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.7 km away
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students · 2.0 km away
William Southern Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 2.2 km away
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 2.3 km away
Three Trails Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 2.4 km away
Glendale Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 2.6 km away
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 3.2 km away
Procter Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 3.3 km away
William Yates Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,719 students
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1,719 students
Hazelwood Central High
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1,718 students
Francis Howell North High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,716 students
Central High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students
Seckman Sr. High
Imperial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Truman High a good school?
Truman High has a Success Index (US) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #340 of 497 in Missouri. 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 Truman High rank in Missouri?
Truman High ranks #340 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #10191 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Truman High?
Truman High had 1,720 students in 2025.
Is Truman High a elementary school or a high school?
Truman High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Truman High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Truman High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.