Ashland Elementary vs Liberty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elementary
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
Liberty Middle
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Ashland Elementary Ashland, Virginia | Liberty Middle Ashland, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,142 | #83 of 340 |
| National rank | #26329 of 50,301 | #896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | Ashland | Ashland |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 48.2).
- •Liberty Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 80.6%).
- •Ashland Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 675.
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 Ashland Elementary better than Liberty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (83.9 vs 48.2 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 Ashland Elementary and Liberty Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Ashland in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elementary: 675. Liberty Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elementary and Liberty Middle rank in Virginia?
Ashland Elementary is 1071st of 1,142 and Liberty Middle is 83rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).