Best Schools in Independence, TX
Independence, TX has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,721 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Independence don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, TX
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brenham H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
2. Snook Secondary
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Snook Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 295 Students
3. Somerville H S
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Somerville Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, TX
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brenham J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 763 Students
2. Brenham Middle
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Brenham Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
3. Somerville Int
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Projected Test Scores
Somerville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, TX
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brenham El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brenham Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 532 Students
2. Snook El
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Projected Test Scores
Snook Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
3. Somerville El
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Projected Test Scores
Somerville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, TX has a total population of 372 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, TX
How many schools are in Independence, TX?
Independence, TX has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,721 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Independence score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Independence don't 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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