Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, North Liberty ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Liberty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Liberty's student population of 71 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
North Liberty ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Liberty is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
69%
43%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Liberty's ranking?
North Liberty is ranked #2508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Liberty often compared to?
North Libertyis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School, New Dimensions by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Liberty?
The graduation rate of North Liberty is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Liberty?
71 students attend North Liberty.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of North Liberty students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Liberty?
North Liberty has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Liberty offer ?
North Liberty offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Liberty part of?
North Liberty is part of Burke County Schools School District.
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