Independence Elementary School vs Sprague High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Sprague High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,712 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Independence, Oregon | Sprague High School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 678 | #76 of 215 |
| National rank | #49931 of 50,301 | #9345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 425 | 1,712 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 43% |
| city | Independence | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sprague High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 7.7).
- •Sprague High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Sprague High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 21%).
- •Sprague High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 93.2%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.5).
- •Sprague High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 425.
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 Elementary School better than Sprague High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sprague High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 7.7 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 Elementary School and Sprague High School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Independence and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 425. Sprague High School: 1,712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Sprague High School rank in Oregon?
Independence Elementary School is 678th of 678 and Sprague High School is 76th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).