D. W. Daniel High vs Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. W. Daniel High
Central · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
Liberty High
Liberty · Public high · Grades 9–12
640 students
| Measure | D. W. Daniel High Central, South Carolina | Liberty High Liberty, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 228 | #144 of 228 |
| National rank | #1644 of 16,910 | #6213 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,222 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Central | Liberty |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. W. Daniel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 58.4).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Liberty High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •D. W. Daniel High is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 640.
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 D. W. Daniel High better than Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Daniel High ranks higher (77.5 vs 58.4 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 D. W. Daniel High and Liberty High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Central and Liberty in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. W. Daniel High: 1,222. Liberty High: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. W. Daniel High and Liberty High rank in South Carolina?
D. W. Daniel High is 36th of 228 and Liberty High is 144th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).