East Buchanan High School vs Independence Junior Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Buchanan High School
Winthrop · Public high · Grades 9–12
189 students
Independence Junior Senior High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 7–12
712 students
| Measure | East Buchanan High School Winthrop, Iowa | Independence Junior Senior High School Independence, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 319 | #149 of 319 |
| National rank | #2142 of 16,910 | #2040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 189 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| city | Winthrop | Independence |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 75.5).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •East Buchanan High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 71%).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 39.2%).
- •East Buchanan High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.2).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 189.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Buchanan High School better than Independence Junior Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Buchanan High School and Independence Junior Senior High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Winthrop and Independence in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Buchanan High School: 189. Independence Junior Senior High School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Buchanan High School and Independence Junior Senior High School rank in Iowa?
East Buchanan High School is 154th of 319 and Independence Junior Senior High School is 149th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).