Mcclarin High School vs. Independence High School
Should you attend Mcclarin 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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Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
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Overview
Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Mcclarin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Serving 195 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 37%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
126 students
195 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2123 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1199 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
<50%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
5
16
Grade 10 Students
28
46
Grade 11 Students
47
76
Grade 12 Students
46
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
46%
% Black
80%
34%
% White
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17%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
