Independence High School vs. Rocky River High School
Should you attend Independence High School or Rocky River High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Rocky River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,562 students in grades 9-12, Rocky River High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,024 students
1,562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1878 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
18%
Graduation Rate
83%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
603
472
Grade 10 Students
549
432
Grade 11 Students
424
342
Grade 12 Students
448
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
38%
% Black
29%
51%
% White
17%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%