Independence Sr High vs Paola High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Sr High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Independence Sr High Independence, Kansas | Paola High Paola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 296 | #139 of 296 |
| National rank | #11215 of 16,910 | #11923 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Independence | Paola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 36.2).
- •Independence Sr High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Independence Sr High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Paola High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 66.2%).
- •Independence Sr High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Paola High is the larger school with 567 students compared with 550.
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 Sr High better than Paola High?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Sr High ranks higher (38.9 vs 36.2 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 Sr High and Paola High?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Independence and Paola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Sr High: 550. Paola High: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Sr High and Paola High rank in Kansas?
Independence Sr High is 105th of 296 and Paola High is 139th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).