Discovery Middle School vs South Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 241 m 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
South Valley Middle
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Liberty, Missouri | South Valley Middle Liberty, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 392 | #60 of 392 |
| National rank | #1563 of 15,369 | #3520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 678 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| city | Liberty | Liberty |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 69.2).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 19.7%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •South Valley Middle is the larger school with 809 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 South Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (79.5 vs 69.2 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 South Valley Middle?
About 241 m in a straight line, between Liberty and Liberty in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 678. South Valley Middle: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and South Valley Middle rank in Missouri?
Discovery Middle School is 19th of 392 and South Valley Middle is 60th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).