Independence, KY has 7 high schools with 8,269 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Independence score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Independence underperform expectations.

Independence, KY has 4 middle schools with 3,561 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Independence score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Independence underperform expectations.

Independence, KY has 7 elementary schools with 3,707 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Independence score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Independence meet expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Independence, KY has a total population of 33,331 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, KY.

To read more about these statistics, please visit Independence, KY Internet Health Assessment.