Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
3184 Highway 305,  Coldwater, MS
Tate County School District
3.7
1.0
539 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Hayward Farish
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
0.8%
Science
28%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
476:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
51.1%
Black
38.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwest Mississippi Community College 58 Students
Mississippi State University 56 Students
University of Mississippi 46 Students
Delta State University 28 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 21 Students
University of Memphis 20 Students
Alcorn State University 19 Students
Jackson State University 18 Students
The University of Alabama 13 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Veterinary Sciences 12 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Business 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Dental Hygiene 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 16 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/14/2024
It's a decent school. It's not the best school in the world by any means necessary and could be made a lot better if they really worked towards that.For starters the school NEEDS to get teachers for their very important classes. Due to the fact that the school didn't have teachers a lot of students failed their classes putting them behind for graduation.
5.0 Alum
3/28/2019
I loved Independence High School because it helped me get ready for college. They always wanted to see us be successful in school and life. I played basketball there for 4 years. I loved every minute of it. They supported us so much. It is a great school to go too.
4.0 NicheUser
7/24/2016
The teachers at this school are very helpful when making sure their students actually understand the material. Teaching styles vary with each teacher.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
5/8/2024
These teachers let them sleep all of the time. My son constantly comes home talking about how much sleep he gets at school. And when I say something about you shouldn't be sleeping in school. He says well all the teachers let us.Also my son was denied going to get his Chromebook out of the truck bef...

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Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Coldwater, MS, in the Coldwater neighborhood, and is served by the Tate County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 539 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 20. The average home value in this area is $264,703. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Baptist School, Regents School of Oxford, Independence Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Coldwater has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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