Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School vs Independence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
Broadview Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
Independence Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
299 students
| Measure | Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Broadview Heights, Ohio | Independence Middle School Independence, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 802 | #18 of 646 |
| National rank | #695 of 16,910 | #205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,181 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| city | Broadview Heights | Independence |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 84.4).
- •Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 15.8%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.5).
- •Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 299.
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 Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School better than Independence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 84.4 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 Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Independence Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Broadview Heights and Independence in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School: 1,181. Independence Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Independence Middle School rank in Ohio?
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School is 26th of 802 and Independence Middle School is 18th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).