What grades does INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL serve?

As a High school, INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL serves students in INDEPENDENCE, MS. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL located?

You can find INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL in INDEPENDENCE, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL?

At INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL, there are approximately 16.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in INDEPENDENCE, MS?

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is among the schools serving INDEPENDENCE, MS. The school is part of the local school system.

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INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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INDEPENDENCE, MS 38638

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

School Board MeetingEvent

Sep

Tue

Board Walk Through at ETE & IHSEvent

Sep

Tue

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

539

Student:Teacher

16.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

TATE CO SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

72.5%

Phone

(662)233-4691

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20%

20th percentile in MS

Math Proficiency

32%

44th percentile in MS

Graduation Rate

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

14.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment

11 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

144 test takers

Athletics

11 sports, 11 teams

183 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1

Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

456

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,208

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,219

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,073

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 54%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$240,977

-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr

Memphis, TN metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.7%

Below 150% poverty line

7.2%

Unemployment rate

12.9%

Uninsured residents

16.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

374

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

340

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

63%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

110 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

86 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

66 (19%)

Autism

21 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

5 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

507

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day Holiday

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day Holiday

Holiday

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

School Board Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Board Walk Through at ETE & IHS	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Board Walk Through at ETE & IHS	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board Walk Through of CTE & CES	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board Walk Through of CTE & CES	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Board Walk Through of SES & SHS	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Board Walk Through of SES & SHS	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	60% Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	60% Day for Students	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teachers Return	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teachers Return	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	People of the Year Banquet	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	People of the Year Banquet	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day Holidy	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day Holidy	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	Budget Work Session	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	TCSD Retirement Celebration	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	Budget Work Session	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	TCSD Retirement Celebration	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	60% Day - Last Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	60% Day - Last Day for Students	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Last Day for Teachers	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Last Day for Teachers	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Budget Public Hearing	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Budget Public Hearing	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—