Independence High School vs. Milton High School
Should you attend Independence High School or Milton 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 Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Milton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,973 students in grades 9-12, Milton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
135 students
1,973 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
108 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#214 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
69%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
76%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
85-89%


Graduation Rate
25-29%
96%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
6
491
Grade 10 Students
19
483
Grade 11 Students
43
512
Grade 12 Students
67
487
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%


% Hispanic
55%
16%


% Black
21%
11%


% White
19%
59%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%


Diversity Score
0.62
0.61


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
15%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%

