Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
Liberty Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
| Measure | Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Ocala, Florida | Liberty Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 563 | #327 of 563 |
| National rank | #10062 of 15,369 | #7216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,260 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 38.9).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 60.2%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.0).
- •Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 1,171.
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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (51.9 vs 38.9 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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks and Liberty Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks: 1,260. Liberty Middle School: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks and Liberty Middle School rank in Florida?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is 448th of 563 and Liberty Middle School is 327th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).