Liberty Middle vs Linkhorne Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Linkhorne Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Bedford, Virginia | Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 340 | #303 of 340 |
| National rank | #3067 of 15,369 | #5234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 63% |
| city | Bedford | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 61.1).
- •Liberty Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 94.6%).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Linkhorne Middle is the larger school with 519 students compared with 518.
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 Liberty Middle better than Linkhorne Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (71.3 vs 61.1 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 Liberty Middle and Linkhorne Middle?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 518. Linkhorne Middle: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Linkhorne Middle rank in Virginia?
Liberty Middle is 205th of 340 and Linkhorne Middle is 303rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).