Independence High School vs Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence High School
Sophia · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
Park Middle School
Beckley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
| Measure | Independence High School Sophia, West Virginia | Park Middle School Beckley, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 110 | #6 of 110 |
| National rank | #14912 of 16,910 | #3391 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Sophia | Beckley |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 22.2).
- •Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 391.
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 Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Middle School ranks higher (69.8 vs 22.2 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 Park Middle School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Sophia and Beckley in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence High School: 597. Park Middle School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence High School and Park Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Independence High School is 97th of 110 and Park Middle School is 6th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).