Independence High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28227 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#330 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#12411 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,024 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 330th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,024.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; Independence High School ranks 66th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
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
- 2,024
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Independence High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northeast Middle
Mint Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 409 m away
Lebanon Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 1.5 km away
J. H. Gunn Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students · 2.1 km away
Albemarle Road Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students · 3.8 km away
Albemarle Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
711 students · 3.8 km away
Queen's Grant Community School
Mint Hill · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,335 students · 4.1 km away
Hickory Grove Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students · 4.3 km away
Bain Elementary
Mint Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
766 students · 4.3 km away
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
277 students · 4.5 km away
Rocky River High School
Mint Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Holly Springs High
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,018 students
West Charlotte High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
Wake Forest High School
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
Cary High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,044 students
Northwest Guilford High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,055 students
Wakefield High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,065 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School has a Success Index (US) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #330 of 528 in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
Independence High School ranks #330 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #12411 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School had 2,024 students in 2025.
Is Independence High School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence High School?
There are 10 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.