Independence Middle School vs Normandy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
299 students
Normandy High School
Parma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,610 students
| Measure | Independence Middle School Independence, Ohio | Normandy High School Parma, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 646 | #245 of 802 |
| National rank | #205 of 15,369 | #3874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 1,610 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 1,610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 61% |
| city | Independence | Parma |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 67.8).
- •Independence Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.2).
- •Normandy High School is the larger school with 1,610 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 Independence Middle School better than Normandy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 67.8 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 Middle School and Normandy High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Independence and Parma in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle School: 299. Normandy High School: 1,610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle School and Normandy High School rank in Ohio?
Independence Middle School is 18th of 646 and Normandy High School is 245th of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).