Buffalo Creek Middle School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
Liberty Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek Middle School Palmetto, Florida | Liberty Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 563 | #327 of 563 |
| National rank | #7069 of 15,369 | #7216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,171 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| city | Palmetto | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.6 vs 51.9).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 49.4%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.7).
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 Buffalo Creek Middle School better than Liberty Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Creek Middle School and Liberty Middle School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek Middle School: 1,171. Liberty Middle School: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek Middle School and Liberty Middle School rank in Florida?
Buffalo Creek Middle School is 321st of 563 and Liberty Middle School is 327th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).