Liberty Middle vs Walter R Johnson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.3 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
Walter R Johnson Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Morganton, North Carolina | Walter R Johnson Middle Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 469 | #222 of 469 |
| National rank | #9727 of 15,369 | #11001 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 34.4).
- •Liberty Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Walter R Johnson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 453 students compared with 441.
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 Walter R Johnson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.4 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 Liberty Middle and Walter R Johnson Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 453. Walter R Johnson Middle: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Walter R Johnson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Liberty Middle is 165th of 469 and Walter R Johnson Middle is 222nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).