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Independence High School

PublicHighGrades 9–12

850 Independence Rd, Sophia, WV 25921 · (304) 683-3228 · Part of Raleigh County School District

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Directions
Students
597
Students per teacher
17:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
The gist

What stands out about Independence High School

  • Its own letter, C−: better results than 16% of West Virginia’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
  • Enrollment up 8.5% since 2020–21

On the path

Where Coal City kids come from and go next. The whole path →

6–8Independence Middle School401 students
9–12Independence High SchoolYou are here

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency12%
State average 27.7%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 39.6%

Its own letter, C−, places these results among West Virginia’s 591 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

850 Independence Rd, Sophia

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 9173
Grade 10148
Grade 11152
Grade 12124
Enrollment over time
550’20
555’21
572’22
592’23
597’24

Up 8.5% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 95%Two or more races 2%Black 2%Hispanic <1%Asian <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Independence High School from Coal City families.

Other schools in Raleigh County School District

The district →
Daniels Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Daniels
B
510 students15:1
Ridgeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Sophia
A−
453 students15:1
Shady Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Shady Spring
B+
447 students14:1
Coal City Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Coal City
C−
387 students13:1
Fairdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fairdale
B−
387 students15:1
Stratton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beckley
D−
312 students13:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against West Virginia’s other public schools; Coal City’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.