Liberty Middle vs S. Gordon Stewart Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 107 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
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
Fort Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Bedford, Virginia | S. Gordon Stewart Middle Fort Defiance, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 340 | #145 of 340 |
| National rank | #3067 of 15,369 | #2149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Bedford | Fort Defiance |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 71.3).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 86.9%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 516.
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 S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
On the Success Index (US), S. Gordon Stewart Middle ranks higher (76.2 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 S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Fort Defiance in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 518. S. Gordon Stewart Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and S. Gordon Stewart Middle rank in Virginia?
Liberty Middle is 205th of 340 and S. Gordon Stewart Middle is 145th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).