Independence High School vs. Butler High School
Should you attend Independence High School or Butler 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,791 students in grades 9-12, Butler High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,024 students
1,791 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
98 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#271 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
603
478
Grade 10 Students
549
495
Grade 11 Students
424
402
Grade 12 Students
448
416
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
45%
31%
% Black
29%
30%
% White
17%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%