Drexel Elementary vs Liberty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Drexel Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | Liberty Middle Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,457 | #165 of 469 |
| National rank | #31376 of 50,301 | #9727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.8 vs 40.4).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.4).
- •Drexel Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 453.
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 Drexel Elementary better than Liberty Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drexel Elementary and Liberty Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Elementary: 477. Liberty Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Elementary and Liberty Middle rank in North Carolina?
Drexel Elementary is 497th of 1,457 and Liberty Middle is 165th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).