Below Average
#1882 of 2,268 schools in GA
Independence High School
High School · Fulton County · Roswell, GA
A Fulton County high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
791 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Independence High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Independence High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roswell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,743
Median home value
$575,200
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
70.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| The Cottage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 4–12 | 1.5 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Eaton Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 4–12 | 1.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 929 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #98 of 104
- District spending per student
- $15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high school in Roswell, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 135 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,882 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence High School
What grades does Independence High School serve?
Independence High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence High School rank in GA?
Independence High School ranks #1,882 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Independence High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Independence High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Independence High School a charter school?
No, Independence High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence High School a Title I school?
No, Independence High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence High School?
68.9% of students at Independence High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (470) 254-6339
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30075)
- 55,274
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30075; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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