Liberty Middle vs Union Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Union Mill Elementary
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
874 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Clifton, Virginia | Union Mill Elementary Clifton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 340 | #140 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #328 of 15,369 | #1287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 913 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Clifton | Clifton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 88.1).
- •Union Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Union Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 37.8%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 913 students compared with 874.
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 Union Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle ranks higher (89.4 vs 88.1 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 Union Mill Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Clifton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 913. Union Mill Elementary: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Union Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Liberty Middle is 42nd of 340 and Union Mill Elementary is 140th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).