Strayhorn High School vs. Independence High School
Should you attend Strayhorn High School or Independence 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
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Top Rankings
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Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades 7-12, Strayhorn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 507 students in grades 7-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
404 students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#522 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
89
94
Grade 8 Students
72
85
Grade 9 Students
65
90
Grade 10 Students
63
79
Grade 11 Students
60
90
Grade 12 Students
55
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
21%
45%
% White
63%
40%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%