Liberty Middle School vs Manatee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
779 students
Manatee Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School Tampa, Florida | Manatee Middle School Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 563 | #293 of 563 |
| National rank | #4623 of 15,369 | #6482 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 779 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| city | Tampa | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 55.4).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 50.3%).
- •Manatee Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.5).
- •Manatee Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 779.
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 Liberty Middle School better than Manatee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.4 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 Liberty Middle School and Manatee Middle School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 779. Manatee Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and Manatee Middle School rank in Florida?
Liberty Middle School is 197th of 563 and Manatee Middle School is 293rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).