Discovery Middle School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
Liberty Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Liberty, Missouri | Liberty Middle School Liberty, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 392 | #59 of 392 |
| National rank | #1563 of 15,369 | #3477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 678 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| city | Liberty | Liberty |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 69.4).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 35.5%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 609.
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 Discovery Middle School better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (79.5 vs 69.4 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 Discovery Middle School and Liberty Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Liberty and Liberty in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 678. Liberty Middle School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Liberty Middle School rank in Missouri?
Discovery Middle School is 19th of 392 and Liberty Middle School is 59th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).