Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Liberal High

Public Grades 9-12

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 100% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Liberal High is a public high school located in Liberal, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 110 students. The school is part of the Liberal R-II school district.

Liberal High has made remarkable strides in recent years, climbing from a ranking of 346th out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to an impressive 1st out of 367 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. This significant improvement is reflected in the school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, a significant upgrade from its previous 1-star rating. Compared to nearby schools, Jasper County High School, Sheldon High, and Lamar High, Liberal High has the highest ranking and rating.

The school's academic performance is also noteworthy, with consistently high graduation rates of 100% in recent years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, Liberal High has demonstrated strong proficiency rates in MAP/Biology I, MAP/English II, and MAP/Algebra I, outperforming the state averages. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, its spending per student has increased over the years, suggesting a commitment to supporting its diverse student population, which includes a significant proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, comparable to the nearby schools.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,974

Per pupil spending ?

37.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762-0038

(417) 843-2125

District: Liberal R-II

Feeder schools for Liberal High:

Elementary:	Liberal Elementary
Middle:	Liberal Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

American Indian:

1.0%

See top rated Missouri high schools

Compare Liberal High to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2011 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (80% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Missouri high schools

✓92% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Missouri avg45%

1^st of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Missouri High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	98.5	1 of 367	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	29.7	346 of 460	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.7	206 of 468	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	23.7	348 of 404	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.7	312 of 401	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	50.8	237 of 504	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.0	181 of 521	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.0	151 of 523	71.1%	★★★★☆
2012	52.5	238 of 522	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.9	288 of 528	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.0	202 of 516	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	38.3	346 of 507	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.2	353 of 539	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.6	152 of 538	71.7%	★★★★☆
2006	54.7	243 of 534	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	59.2	98 of 382	74.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	97.1	3 of 306	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	27.0	338 of 430	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.4	200 of 440	54.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)74th percentile+18 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English II95%+42 vs state

Biology I66%+29 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Liberal High and help other families decide.

Rate Liberal High

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Liberal High

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberal High	Public	9-12	205 N Payne	Liberal	64762	Barton County	Liberal R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 843-2125	96	12	8.1	37.5%	92 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	98.5	1^st of 367 public high schools	99.7%					(n/a)				66.5	94.6		$19,974	$1,732	$18,242
Bronaugh High	Public	7-12	527 E 6th St	Bronaugh	64728	Vernon County	Bronaugh R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 922-3211	65	9	7.3	44.6%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)		15.5					$16,005	$973	$15,032
Lamar Careertechnical Center	Public	9-12	202 W 7th	Lamar	64759	Barton County	Lamar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 682-3384	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lamar High	Public	9-12	202 W 7th	Lamar	64759	Barton County	Lamar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 682-5571	369	26	14.2	36.6%	320 (86.7%)	5 (1.4%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.1%)	10.7	328^th of 367 public high schools	10.6%		17.1	321^st of 378 public high schools	15.1%	7			14.2	16.7	20.6	17.8	$14,388	$747	$13,640
Sheldon High	Public	7-12	100 E Gene Lathrop Dr	Sheldon	64784	Vernon County	Sheldon R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 884-5111	89	11	8.0	53.9%	82 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		29.5					$15,522	$967	$14,556
Jasper County High School	Public	7-12	201 W Mercer	Jasper	64755	Jasper County	Jasper County R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 394-2511	213	18	11.7	48.8%	190 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	33.8	239^th of 367 public high schools	34.9%		27.5	273^rd of 378 public high schools	27.8%	34	49.9		24.3	32.2			$11,492	$517	$10,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberal High

Is Liberal High a good school?

Yes! Liberal High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 367 Missouri high schools.

What schools feed into Liberal High?

Liberal High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Liberal Elementary
Middle : Liberal Middle

What is the racial makeup of Liberal High?

Students at Liberal High are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Liberal High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 96 students attended Liberal High.

What district is Liberal High in?

Liberal R-II

Rate Liberal High!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MOMissouri High School Rankings

MOMissouri District Rankings

Schools in Liberal, MO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Liberal High!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.