Independence High Magnet vs Loranger High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence High Magnet
Independence · Public high · Grades 7–12
490 students
Loranger High School
Loranger · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students
| Measure | Independence High Magnet Independence, Louisiana | Loranger High School Loranger, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 246 | #160 of 246 |
| National rank | #10545 of 16,910 | #6820 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Loranger |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loranger High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 41.7).
- •Loranger High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Loranger High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Loranger High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Independence High Magnet does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •Loranger High School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 490.
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 High Magnet better than Loranger High School?
On the Success Index (US), Loranger High School ranks higher (55.9 vs 41.7 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 High Magnet and Loranger High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Independence and Loranger in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence High Magnet: 490. Loranger High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence High Magnet and Loranger High School rank in Louisiana?
Independence High Magnet is 213th of 246 and Loranger High School is 160th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).