Liberty Middle vs Swain County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
Swain County Middle School
Bryson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Morganton, North Carolina | Swain County Middle School Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 469 | #208 of 469 |
| National rank | #9727 of 15,369 | #10771 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Morganton | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 35.5).
- •Liberty Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
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 Swain County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 35.5 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 Middle and Swain County Middle School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 453. Swain County Middle School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Swain County Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Liberty Middle is 165th of 469 and Swain County Middle School is 208th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).