Independence High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sophia, West Virginia 25921 · Raleigh County Schools
#97 of 110 high schools in West Virginia
#14912 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high located in Sophia, in the Raleigh County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 597 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 97th of 110 ranked high schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 597.
There are 2 schools in Sophia; Independence High School 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%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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
- 597
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- 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).
Independence Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students · 196 m away
Coal City Elementary
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students · 277 m away
Ridgeview Elementary
Sophia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 4.2 km away
Hollywood Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students · 8.4 km away
Mabscott Elementary
Mabscott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students · 8.5 km away
Park Middle School
Beckley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students · 8.8 km away
Stratton Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 8.9 km away
Crescent Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students · 10 km away
Shady Spring Middle School
Shady Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students · 11 km away
Shady Spring Elementary
Shady Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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583 students
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Petersburg · Public high · Grades 7–12
582 students
Berkeley Springs High School
Berkeley Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
Midland Trail High
Hico · Public high · Grades 6–12
618 students
Bluefield High School
Bluefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
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624 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 110 in West Virginia. 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 West Virginia?
Independence High School ranks #97 of 110 high schools in West Virginia and #14912 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School had 597 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.