Summary:
Liberty, West Virginia, is home to a single elementary school, Confidence Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a small enrollment of 102 students in the highly regarded Putnam County Schools district, ranked #2 out of 54 districts in the state.
For parents, this small rural school offers a standout educational environment. Confidence Elementary consistently outperforms state averages in core subjects, with overall math and ELA proficiency both at 65.2% compared to state averages of 39.4% and 47.6%, respectively. The school shines brightest in 3rd grade math, where 85.7% of students are proficient—far exceeding the district (68.1%) and state (54.4%)—and in 5th grade ELA at 80% proficiency. A favorable 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention. However, there are areas of concern. The 4th grade cohort shows a significant dip, with math proficiency at 47.1% and ELA at 52.9%, both below district averages, suggesting a possible transition challenge. Additionally, 5th grade science proficiency (33.3%) lags behind the district average of 47.3%, marking a relative weakness despite strong math and reading scores.
The school has a strong track record, earning 4-5 star ratings, though its state ranking has slipped from 26th (2023-2024) to 49th (2024-2025) and now 63rd (2025-2026) out of roughly 355 schools—still placing it in the top 18% statewide. While the declining trend is worth monitoring, the school’s affiliation with an elite district and its small class sizes provide a solid foundation. With targeted support for 4th grade and science instruction, Confidence Elementary has the potential to regain its top-30 status and return to a 5-star rating.
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