- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thompson's Station, TN
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470453002096
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thompson's Station · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,091
- students enrolled
Independence High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thompson's Station, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Independence High School held near 2,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.8 → 117.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470453002096 · Thompson's Station, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,091 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ravenwood High School (1,975 students)
Independence High School held near 2,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.8 → 117.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Independence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- Nolensville Hi
Nolensville High School
1,491 students
What this shows Independence High School reports 2,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High School compares
Independence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,091 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,091
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Independence High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nolensville High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,091 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 2,091 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thompson's Station, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,095 (2022-23) → 2,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Thompson's Station, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence High School rank among public schools in Thompson's Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thompson's Station, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Independence High School, Williamson County also operates Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), Franklin High School (1,729 students), and Summit High School (1,609 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.