Senatobia High School vs. Independence High School
Should you attend Senatobia High School or Independence 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
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Top Rankings
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Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Senatobia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 507 students in grades 7-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
468 students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#522 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
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94
Grade 8 Students
-
85
Grade 9 Students
123
90
Grade 10 Students
120
79
Grade 11 Students
102
90
Grade 12 Students
123
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
57%
45%
% White
36%
40%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%