Independence High Magnet vs Lucille Nesom Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.4 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
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Tickfaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
| Measure | Independence High Magnet Independence, Louisiana | Lucille Nesom Memorial Tickfaw, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 246 | #518 of 697 |
| National rank | #10545 of 16,910 | #23914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Independence | Tickfaw |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 41.7).
- •Independence High Magnet does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 83.3%).
- •Lucille Nesom Memorial does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.7).
- •Independence High Magnet is the larger school with 490 students compared with 414.
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 Lucille Nesom Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks higher (51.8 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 Lucille Nesom Memorial?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Tickfaw in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence High Magnet: 490. Lucille Nesom Memorial: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence High Magnet and Lucille Nesom Memorial rank in Louisiana?
Independence High Magnet is 213th of 246 and Lucille Nesom Memorial is 518th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).