Best Schools in Independence, LA
Independence, LA has 15 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,901 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Independence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, LA
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
2. Loranger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
3. Independence High Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 570 Students
4. St. Helena College And Career Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Helena Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 487 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, LA
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students
2. Loranger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, LA
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 313 Students
2. Loranger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 834 Students
3. Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 Students
4. Lucille Nesom Memorial
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
5. Independence Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 601 Students
6. St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Helena Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 326 Students
7. Albany Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 557 Students
8. St. Helena Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Helena Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, LA has a total population of 9,670 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Independence, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, LA
How many schools are in Independence, LA?
Independence, LA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,901 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Independence score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Independence meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Independence
2 of 2 schools in Independence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Independence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.