Central Academy of the Arts vs Liberty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of the Arts
Central · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Liberty Middle
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
| Measure | Central Academy of the Arts Central, South Carolina | Liberty Middle Liberty, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 688 | #152 of 248 |
| National rank | #21638 of 50,301 | #10631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 33% |
| city | Central | Liberty |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 36.1).
- •Central Academy of the Arts does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Central Academy of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Central Academy of the Arts is the larger school with 499 students compared with 458.
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 Central Academy of the Arts better than Liberty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Academy of the Arts ranks higher (55.0 vs 36.1 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 Central Academy of the Arts and Liberty Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Central and Liberty in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of the Arts: 499. Liberty Middle: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of the Arts and Liberty Middle rank in South Carolina?
Central Academy of the Arts is 327th of 688 and Liberty Middle is 152nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).