Summary:
ZIP code 37179, located in Thompsons Station, Tennessee, is served by one high school: Independence High School, which enrolls 2,091 students in grades 9–12 and belongs to the top-ranked Williamson County Schools district, rated #3 out of 141 districts in Tennessee. Independence High School has ranked in the top 20 high schools statewide for three straight years, currently sitting at #17 out of 400 (96th percentile) with a 5-star rating, after ranking #7 in 2024–2025 and #11 in 2023–2024. The school posts a 94.6% graduation rate and a 1.7% dropout rate, both far better than the state averages of 90.5% and 6.7%, respectively.
Academically, Independence High School exceeds Tennessee's proficiency rate in every TNReady subject. Algebra II is the standout strength, with 76.8% of students proficient versus 37.3% statewide, a 39.5-point advantage. US History (77.7% vs. 42.4%) and Geometry (73.8% vs. 42.3%) also show impressive results. However, the school trails its own district in several subjects, including Algebra I (56.6% vs. 62.7%), English I (55.1% vs. 65.2%), English II (84.5% vs. 85.4%), and Geometry (73.8% vs. 77.3%), indicating room for improvement relative to an exceptionally strong district.
English I is the one notable area of concern. Proficiency dropped from 65.5% to 55.1% in a single year, a 10.4-point decline, while English II remains strong at 84.5%, suggesting 9th graders may face a tough transition. Chronic absenteeism is 11.0%, higher than the district's 7.4% but well below the state's 18.3%, and per-student spending is $11,962. Even with a slight dip in the statewide ranking, Independence High School remains an elite choice for families, combining outstanding academics, top-tier graduation outcomes, and performance that far outpaces state averages across the board.
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