Independence Middle vs Independence Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
376 students
Independence Sr High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
| Measure | Independence Middle Independence, Kansas | Independence Sr High Independence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 205 | #105 of 296 |
| National rank | #11470 of 15,369 | #11215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 32.2).
- •Independence Sr High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Independence Sr High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Independence Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 74.7%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Independence Sr High is the larger school with 550 students compared with 376.
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 Middle better than Independence Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Sr High ranks higher (38.9 vs 32.2 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 Middle and Independence Sr High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle: 376. Independence Sr High: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle and Independence Sr High rank in Kansas?
Independence Middle is 123rd of 205 and Independence Sr High is 105th of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).