Independence Middle School vs. Grayson County High School
Should you attend Independence Middle School or Grayson County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Grayson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Grayson County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
280 students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#245 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
80-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
80
-
Grade 7 Students
80
-
Grade 8 Students
120
-
Grade 9 Students
-
125
Grade 10 Students
-
108
Grade 11 Students
-
105
Grade 12 Students
-
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
85%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%