Billy Mills Middle School vs Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students
| Measure | Billy Mills Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 205 | #122 of 205 |
| National rank | #12230 of 15,369 | #11447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 28.3).
- •Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Billy Mills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 58.8%).
- •Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Billy Mills Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 386.
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 Billy Mills Middle School better than Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School ranks higher (32.3 vs 28.3 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 Billy Mills Middle School and Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Mills Middle School: 494. Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Mills Middle School and Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School rank in Kansas?
Billy Mills Middle School is 145th of 205 and Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is 122nd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).