Liberty Middle vs Patton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 513 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
Patton High School
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Morganton, North Carolina | Patton High School Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 469 | #274 of 528 |
| National rank | #9727 of 15,369 | #10777 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.4 vs 40.8).
- •Patton High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Patton High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Patton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 24.4).
- •Patton High School is the larger school with 756 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 Liberty Middle better than Patton High School?
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 Liberty Middle and Patton High School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 453. Patton High School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Patton High School rank in North Carolina?
Liberty Middle is 165th of 469 and Patton High School is 274th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).