Amite High Magnet vs Independence Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amite High Magnet
Amite · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
Independence Leadership Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
| Measure | Amite High Magnet Amite, Louisiana | Independence Leadership Academy Independence, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 246 | #564 of 697 |
| National rank | #12618 of 16,910 | #27547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 347 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Amite | Independence |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 33.1).
- •Independence Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Independence Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Independence Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 88.5%).
- •Amite High Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Independence Leadership Academy is the larger school with 548 students compared with 347.
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 High Magnet better than Independence Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Leadership Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 33.1 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 High Magnet and Independence Leadership Academy?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Amite and Independence in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amite High Magnet: 347. Independence Leadership Academy: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amite High Magnet and Independence Leadership Academy rank in Louisiana?
Amite High Magnet is 235th of 246 and Independence Leadership Academy is 564th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).