Independence High School vs Lebanon Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,024 students
Lebanon Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Independence High School Charlotte, North Carolina | Lebanon Road Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 528 | #873 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12411 of 16,910 | #40330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,024 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 2,024 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 27.1).
- •Independence High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Independence High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Lebanon Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.9%).
- •Lebanon Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.6).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 2,024 students compared with 488.
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 School better than Lebanon Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 27.1 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 Independence High School and Lebanon Road Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence High School: 2,024. Lebanon Road Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence High School and Lebanon Road Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Independence High School is 330th of 528 and Lebanon Road Elementary is 873rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).