Heritage Middle School vs Independence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Thompson Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
Independence High School
Thompson's Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,091 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Thompson Station, Tennessee | Independence High School Thompson's Station, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 307 | #15 of 321 |
| National rank | #2836 of 15,369 | #4835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 847 | 2,091 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 2,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| city | Thompson Station | Thompson's Station |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 63.8).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Independence High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 847.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Independence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 63.8 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 Heritage Middle School and Independence High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Thompson Station and Thompson's Station in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 847. Independence High School: 2,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Independence High School rank in Tennessee?
Heritage Middle School is 22nd of 307 and Independence High School is 15th of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).