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#527 of 863 schools in MS
Independence High School
High School · Tate Co School Dist · Independence, MS
A Tate Co School Dist high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 159, Independence, MS 38638
- Math 55% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Independence High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average633/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in TATE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strayhorn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tate Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence High School is listed in TATE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high school in Independence, MS, part of Tate Co School Dist, serving approximately 539 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence High School
What grades does Independence High School serve?
Independence High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 16.3:1. 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 MS?
Independence High School ranks #527 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Independence High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
72.5% 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tate County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (662) 233-4691
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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