| Index | Independence | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 32% | 41% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 2 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 114 | 7,963 |

| Index | Independence | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 85.1% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 80.1% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 37.2% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 19.4% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 10.7% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 2.9% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 2 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Independence. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Independence, WI schools is 32%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Independence, WI, an average of 85.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 80.1% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Gilmanton, WI | 125 | 50% | 4.2% |
| Ettrick, WI | 668 | 45% | 6.3% |
| Strum, WI | 1,178 | 40% | 17.4% |
| Mondovi, WI | 2,664 | 38% | 21.2% |
| Blair, WI | 1,225 | 36% | 25.5% |
| Independence, WI | 1,389 | 32% | 33.0% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Tsaile, AZ | 1,389 | 43% | 11.5% |
| Tripoli, IA | 1,390 | 60% | 24.0% |
| Carbon Hill, AL | 1,390 | 37% | 22.9% |
| Sutton-Alpine, AK | 1,388 | 20% | 58.3% |
| Ardmore, AL | 1,388 | 48% | = 100 |
| Independence, WI | 1,389 | 32% | 33.0% |