Best Public High Schools in Independence, KS (2025-26)

Best Independence Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 568 students in Independence, KS.

The top ranked public high school in Independence, KS is Independence Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, KS public high schools have an score of 32% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.

Independence, KS public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Independence Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Independence, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Independence Sr High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815

Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: n/an/a

Bridges Academy

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2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612

Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%

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Location

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Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847

Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2012)

300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875

Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Independence, KS?

The top ranked public high schools in Independence, KS include Independence Sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Independence?

2 public high schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).