Heritage Middle vs Liberty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Valdese, North Carolina | Liberty Middle Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 469 | #165 of 469 |
| National rank | #8807 of 15,369 | #9727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Valdese | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 40.4).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.4).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 475 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 Heritage Middle better than Liberty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (44.6 vs 40.4 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 Heritage Middle and Liberty Middle?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 475. Liberty Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Liberty Middle rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 137th of 469 and Liberty Middle is 165th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).