Independence High School vs East Mecklenburg High School
Independence High School and East Mecklenburg High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.6 out of 10. In math proficiency, East Mecklenburg High School leads at 53.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
2,020 students
East Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC
6.8/10
High School9th – 12th
2,372 students
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| Metric | Independence High School | East Mecklenburg High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| State Rank | #1,188 of 2,660 | #1,019 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence High School | East Mecklenburg High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 43.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence High School | East Mecklenburg High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,020 | 2,372 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 82.0% | 81.0% |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
| City | Charlotte | Charlotte |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charlotte (28227) | Charlotte (28212) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,322 | $51,530 |
| Median Home Value | $313,900 | $236,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,412 | $1,274 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.9% | 24.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 29 min |