For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,819 students in Liberty, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Liberty, MO are Discovery Middle School, Heritage Middle School and South Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Liberty have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Liberty, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Midjay Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 S Withers
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
8 Victory Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Liberty, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
800 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Liberty, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Liberty, MO include Discovery Middle School, Heritage Middle School and South Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Liberty?
5 public middle schools are located in Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty?
Liberty public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Liberty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Liberty include: Discovery Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School, South Valley Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School, Heritage Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School
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