Best Independence Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,893 students in Independence, KY.

The top-ranked public high school in Independence, KY is Simon Kenton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.

Independence, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Simon Kenton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).