For the 2026 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 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Liberty have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Midjay Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 S Withers
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
8 Victory Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Gr: 6-12
Liberty, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 N Water
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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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
