Hillcrest Elementary vs Liberty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | Liberty Middle Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 1,457 | #165 of 469 |
| National rank | #43528 of 50,301 | #9727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 22.1).
- •Liberty Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.2).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 453 students compared with 254.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Liberty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 22.1 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Liberty Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 254. Liberty Middle: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Liberty Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hillcrest Elementary is 1064th of 1,457 and Liberty Middle is 165th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).