Independence Junior Senior High School vs Spencer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Junior Senior High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 7–12
712 students
Spencer High School
Spencer · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
| Measure | Independence Junior Senior High School Independence, Iowa | Spencer High School Spencer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 319 | #204 of 319 |
| National rank | #2040 of 16,910 | #2951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 712 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Independence | Spencer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Junior Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 71.4).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Spencer High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 45.3%).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Independence Junior Senior High School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 688.
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 Independence Junior Senior High School better than Spencer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Junior Senior High School ranks higher (75.5 vs 71.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Independence Junior Senior High School and Spencer High School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Independence and Spencer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Junior Senior High School: 712. Spencer High School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Junior Senior High School and Spencer High School rank in Iowa?
Independence Junior Senior High School is 149th of 319 and Spencer High School is 204th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).