Independence High School has been ranked as one of the top 30 high schools in the state of Kansas. According to the U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, which ranks over 18,000 schools across the United States, Independence ranks 27th in Kansas and 3,786th nationally. IHS was recorded as having a 90% graduation rate and a 16.4 (out of 100) college preparedness score. Rankings are based on factors such as college preparedness and state assessments.

There were 290 ranked schools in Kansas. Caney Valley High School ranked 104th, Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville ranked 146th, and Cherryvale High School came in ranked 180th. A full list with both state and national ranks can be seen by following this link.