Bedford Elementary vs Liberty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Elementary
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
448 students
Liberty Middle
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary Bedford, Virginia | Liberty Middle Bedford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #933 of 1,142 | #205 of 340 |
| National rank | #17247 of 50,301 | #3067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 61.3).
- •Liberty Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 100.7%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 448.
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 Bedford Elementary better than Liberty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (71.3 vs 61.3 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 Bedford Elementary and Liberty Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary: 448. Liberty Middle: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary and Liberty Middle rank in Virginia?
Bedford Elementary is 933rd of 1,142 and Liberty Middle is 205th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).