Photo: DwayneP · CC BY 3.0Independence’s public schools outscore 53% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Independence, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Independence’s districts is 20%, below the Louisiana average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Independence’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 142 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Independence’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,182 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Independence High Magnet. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Independence’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Louisiana school districts. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Independence, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Independence
Independence Leadership Academy
Grades PK–6 · 548 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Independence
Independence High Magnet
Grades 7–12 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Independence
Independence High Magnet
Grades 7–12 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Independence
Independence High Magnet
Grades 7–12 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Independence
Independence High Magnet
Grades 7–12 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Independence
Independence High Magnet
Grades 7–12 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Independence
Independence High Magnet
Grades 7–12 · 490 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Independence’s public schools are run by Tangipahoa Parish School District, which also serves Amite City, Hammond, Kentwood and Ponchatoula and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Independence vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Independence’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Independence | B− | Tangipahoa Parish |
Every school in Independence
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center).
Questions about Independence’s schools
Are Independence’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Independence children attend outscore 53% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Independence in?
Tangipahoa Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 19,077 students in 32 schools (2024–25).
What is Independence’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Tangipahoa Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Independence spend per student?
$14,182 in Tangipahoa Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Independence?
Yes: Mater Dolorosa Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 163 students).
Parents talk
What Independence families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Independence → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.