Independence High School vs. Senatobia High School
Should you attend Independence High School or Senatobia 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 Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Senatobia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 539 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Senatobia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
539 students
461 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#266 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
77
-
Grade 8 Students
94
-
Grade 9 Students
90
128
Grade 10 Students
102
102
Grade 11 Students
91
125
Grade 12 Students
79
102
Ungraded Students
6
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
45%
58%
% White
43%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
