Total enrollment
2,149
-6 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Independence
Oregon · Public K-12
3 public schools operate inside Independence, with roughly 2,149 K-12 students enrolled (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Independence
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,199
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,149
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | High | 09-12 | 1,008 |
| Independence Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 425 |
| Talmadge Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 716 |
About Independence
Independence is a low-population Oregon city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,149 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Independence average about 716 students each, 71% higher than the Oregon norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 2,155 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,149 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Independence discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.