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Independence High School vs. Queen's Grant Community School

Should you attend Independence High School or Queen's Grant Community 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.
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School Overview

School
Independence High School
1967 Patriot Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Queen's Grant Community School
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Queen's Grant Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,020 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,341 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Queen's Grant Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
2,020 students
1,341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Queen's Grant Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Queen's Grant Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Queen's Grant Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
34:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Queen's Grant Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Queen's Grant Community School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#940 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Queen's Grant Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Queen's Grant Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Queen's Grant Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Queen's Grant Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Queen's Grant Community School with the average graduation rate observed in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Queen's Grant Community School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
86
Grade 1 Students
-
84
Grade 2 Students
-
87
Grade 3 Students
-
85
Grade 4 Students
-
91
Grade 5 Students
-
84
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
86
Grade 8 Students
-
84
Grade 9 Students
599
151
Grade 10 Students
524
149
Grade 11 Students
422
153
Grade 12 Students
475
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Queen's Grant Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Queen's Grant Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Queen's Grant Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Queen's Grant Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
28%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Queen's Grant Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Queen's Grant Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Queen's Grant Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Queen's Grant Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Queen's Grant Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Queen's Grant Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Queen's Grant Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Queen's Grant Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Queen's Grant Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Queen's Grant Community School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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