Buford Garner Elementary vs Liberty High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford Garner Elementary
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Liberty High School
North Liberty · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,286 students
| Measure | Buford Garner Elementary North Liberty, Iowa | Liberty High School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #159 of 654 | #195 of 319 |
| National rank | #3614 of 50,301 | #2832 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 1,286 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| city | North Liberty | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Garner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 71.9).
- •Buford Garner Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Buford Garner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Liberty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Buford Garner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.7).
- •Liberty High School is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 344.
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 Buford Garner Elementary better than Liberty High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Garner Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 71.9 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 Buford Garner Elementary and Liberty High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Garner Elementary: 344. Liberty High School: 1,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Garner Elementary and Liberty High School rank in Iowa?
Buford Garner Elementary is 159th of 654 and Liberty High School is 195th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).