Serving 458 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Middle serves the southern part of Liberty, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 51.2 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and some parts reaching up to 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 458 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #832 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R. C. Edwards Middle School, Dacusville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
458 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Liberty Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is an excelllent school! While the building is old the faculty and staff do a marvelous job. The extra curricular offerings are comparable to others around us.
Parental involvement is improving!
5 10/10/2025
This is an excellent school! The teachers and administration do a wonderful job.
5 10/10/2025
This is a great school no issues and I highly recommend it i wish I could go back but I moved principle is nice understanding and deals with problems perfectly teachers are amazing teach great good about homework and don`t tolerate bullying. RISE UP FALCONS
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