Liberty Middle vs Pocahontas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
913 students
Pocahontas Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Clifton, Virginia | Pocahontas Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 340 | #84 of 340 |
| National rank | #328 of 15,369 | #898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 913 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 95% |
| city | Clifton | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 83.9).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 93%).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 37.8%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.6).
- •Pocahontas Middle is the larger school with 914 students compared with 913.
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 Pocahontas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (89.4 vs 83.9 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 Pocahontas Middle?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 913. Pocahontas Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Pocahontas Middle rank in Virginia?
Liberty Middle is 42nd of 340 and Pocahontas Middle is 84th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).