Amite Elementary Magnet School vs Independence High Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Amite · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
431 students
Independence High Magnet
Independence · Public high · Grades 7–12
490 students
| Measure | Amite Elementary Magnet School Amite, Louisiana | Independence High Magnet Independence, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 697 | #213 of 246 |
| National rank | #34857 of 50,301 | #10545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 431 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Amite | Independence |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence High Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 35.6).
- •Independence High Magnet does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Amite Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Independence High Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 94.9%).
- •Independence High Magnet does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Independence High Magnet is the larger school with 490 students compared with 431.
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 Amite Elementary Magnet School better than Independence High Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High Magnet ranks higher (41.7 vs 35.6 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 Amite Elementary Magnet School and Independence High Magnet?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Amite and Independence in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amite Elementary Magnet School: 431. Independence High Magnet: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amite Elementary Magnet School and Independence High Magnet rank in Louisiana?
Amite Elementary Magnet School is 644th of 697 and Independence High Magnet is 213th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).