Horizon Middle School vs Liberty Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,124 students
Liberty Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota | Liberty Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 36 | #90 of 232 |
| National rank | #4211 of 15,369 | #14112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,124 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 61% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.8 vs 66.0).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 15.8%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 470.
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 Horizon Middle School better than Liberty Elementary 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 Horizon Middle School and Liberty Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 1,124. Liberty Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Liberty Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Horizon Middle School is 16th of 36 and Liberty Elementary School is 90th of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).