Liberty Middle vs Otter River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.1 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
Otter River Elementary
Goode · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
167 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Bedford, Virginia | Otter River Elementary Goode, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #205 of 340 | #268 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3067 of 15,369 | #2797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Bedford | Goode |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 71.3).
- •Otter River Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Otter River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Otter River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 167.
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 Otter River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otter River Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 71.3 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 Liberty Middle and Otter River Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Goode in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 518. Otter River Elementary: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Otter River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Liberty Middle is 205th of 340 and Otter River Elementary is 268th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).