Liberty High School vs North Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty High School
North Liberty · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,286 students
North Central Middle School
North Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
925 students
| Measure | Liberty High School North Liberty, Iowa | North Central Middle School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #195 of 319 | #42 of 239 |
| National rank | #2832 of 16,910 | #807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,286 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | North Liberty | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 71.9).
- •North Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Liberty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 27.7%).
- •North Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Liberty High School is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 925.
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 High School better than North Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Central Middle School ranks higher (84.6 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 Liberty High School and North Central Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty High School: 1,286. North Central Middle School: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty High School and North Central Middle School rank in Iowa?
Liberty High School is 195th of 319 and North Central Middle School is 42nd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).