Discovery Middle School vs Pattonville Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 354 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
Pattonville Heights Middle
Maryland Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Liberty, Missouri | Pattonville Heights Middle Maryland Heights, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 392 | #167 of 392 |
| National rank | #1563 of 15,369 | #6829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 678 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 38% |
| city | Liberty | Maryland Heights |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 53.8).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 42.4%).
- •Pattonville Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Pattonville Heights Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 678.
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 Pattonville Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (79.5 vs 53.8 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 Pattonville Heights Middle?
About 354 km in a straight line, between Liberty and Maryland Heights in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 678. Pattonville Heights Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Pattonville Heights Middle rank in Missouri?
Discovery Middle School is 19th of 392 and Pattonville Heights Middle is 167th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).