Liberty High School vs Martin Luther King Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 792 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
| Measure | Liberty High School Jersey City, New Jersey | Martin Luther King Jr. School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 357 | #1059 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5043 of 16,910 | #25104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 193 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 50.1).
- •Liberty High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Liberty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 77.1%).
- •Liberty High School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.8).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 193.
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 Liberty High School better than Martin Luther King Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.1 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 Liberty High School and Martin Luther King Jr. School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty High School: 193. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty High School and Martin Luther King Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Liberty High School is 134th of 357 and Martin Luther King Jr. School is 1059th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).