Independence High Magnet vs Loranger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.9 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 Middle School
Loranger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
590 students
| Measure | Independence High Magnet Independence, Louisiana | Loranger Middle School Loranger, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 246 | #148 of 218 |
| National rank | #10545 of 16,910 | #5704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 490 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Independence | Loranger |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loranger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 41.7).
- •Loranger Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Loranger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Loranger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Independence High Magnet does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Loranger Middle School is the larger school with 590 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Loranger Middle School ranks higher (59.0 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 Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Independence and Loranger in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence High Magnet: 490. Loranger Middle School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence High Magnet and Loranger Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Independence High Magnet is 213th of 246 and Loranger Middle School is 148th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).