Excelsior Middle vs Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Middle
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
Liberty High
Brentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,836 students
| Measure | Excelsior Middle Byron, California | Liberty High Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,334 | #267 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7626 of 15,369 | #6301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 2,836 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 2,836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Byron | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 50.1).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Liberty High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 35.7%).
- •Excelsior Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.6).
- •Liberty High is the larger school with 2,836 students compared with 377.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excelsior Middle better than Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty High ranks higher (58.0 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Excelsior Middle and Liberty High?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Byron and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Middle: 377. Liberty High: 2,836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Middle and Liberty High rank in California?
Excelsior Middle is 417th of 1,334 and Liberty High is 267th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).