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Liberty Elementary School

Elementary School · Randolph County School System · Liberty, NC

A Randolph County School System elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

206 N Fayetteville St, Liberty, NC 27298

  • Math 47% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Liberty Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Liberty Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,488

Median home value

$183,000

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Randolph County School System

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grays Chapel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–5Not available449Compare →
Hopewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available714Compare →
John R Lawrence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–5Not available395Compare →
Seagrove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–5Not available336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Randolph County School System

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#18 of 32
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty Elementary School is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Liberty, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty Elementary School

What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?

Liberty Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?

Liberty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty Elementary School rank in NC?

Liberty Elementary School ranks #1,568 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Liberty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Liberty Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Liberty Elementary School a charter school?

No, Liberty Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Liberty Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Liberty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Elementary School?

99.2% of students at Liberty Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 27298)
10,507
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27298; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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