| Index | Independence | Kansas | National |
| Average Test Scores | 36% | 35% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 970 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 190 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 86 | 7,963 |
| Index | Independence | Kansas | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 86.7% | 87.4% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 85.7% | 86.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 61.8% | 63.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 33.0% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 20.9% | 31.6% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.6% | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, 3 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Independence. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Independence, KS schools is 36%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Independence, KS, an average of 86.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 85.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Neodesha, KS | 2,127 | 33% | 31.3% |
| Cherryvale, KS | 2,172 | 25% | 49.0% |
| Coffeyville, KS | 9,343 | 19% | 60.8% |
| Independence, KS | 8,595 | 36% | 26.0% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Fort Lupton, CO | 8,600 | 22% | 53.4% |
| Lake Villa, IL | 8,601 | 41% | 14.6% |
| Shiprock, NM | 8,588 | 19% | 60.4% |
| Nantucket, MA | 8,606 | 46% | 4.5% |
| Bayport, NY | 8,584 | 71% | 48.2% |
| Independence, KS | 8,595 | 36% | 26.0% |
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