Horizon Middle School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 298 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 Middle School
West Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,103 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota | Liberty Middle School West Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 36 | #10 of 36 |
| National rank | #4211 of 15,369 | #2986 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,124 | 1,103 |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| city | Bismarck | West Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 65.8).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 24.8%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.4).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 1,103.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 65.8 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 Horizon Middle School and Liberty Middle School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and West Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 1,124. Liberty Middle School: 1,103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Liberty Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Horizon Middle School is 16th of 36 and Liberty Middle School is 10th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).