Hardin-Central High vs Liberal High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin-Central High
Hardin · Public high · Grades 7–12
95 students
Liberal High
Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students
| Measure | Hardin-Central High Hardin, Missouri | Liberal High Liberal, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 497 | #354 of 497 |
| National rank | #7507 of 16,910 | #10549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 95 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 10% |
| city | Hardin | Liberal |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardin-Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 41.7).
- •Hardin-Central High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 10%).
- •Liberal High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 41.1%).
- •Hardin-Central High does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.7).
- •Liberal High is the larger school with 96 students compared with 95.
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 Hardin-Central High better than Liberal High?
On the Success Index (US), Hardin-Central High ranks higher (53.3 vs 41.7 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 Hardin-Central High and Liberal High?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Hardin and Liberal in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin-Central High: 95. Liberal High: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin-Central High and Liberal High rank in Missouri?
Hardin-Central High is 225th of 497 and Liberal High is 354th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).