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Best Schools in Independence, VA
Independence, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,576 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, 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, VA
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
2. Grayson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, VA
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Marion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, VA
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayson Highlands
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 149 Students
2. Fries Elementary
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Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 253 Students
3. Sugar Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
4. Independence Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, VA has a total population of 3,852 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, VA.
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, VA
How many schools are in Independence, VA?
Independence, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,576 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Independence score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, 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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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Independence
3 of 3 schools in Independence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Independence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.