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Rock Ridge High School vs. Independence High School

Should you attend Rock Ridge 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

School
Rock Ridge High School
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Independence High School
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Rock Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,535 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rock Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,073 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
1,535 students
2,073 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Ridge High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
147 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#83 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
#198 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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81%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 1% in VA)
98%
(Top 1% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rock Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rock Ridge High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
390
524
Grade 10 Students
395
534
Grade 11 Students
364
524
Grade 12 Students
368
491

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
52%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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