- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sykesville, MD
Liberty High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001394
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty High has class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Liberty High held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240021001394 · Sykesville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 17.1:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Liberty High held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Liberty High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- This school
Liberty High
1,007 students
- South Carroll
South Carroll High
933 students
What this shows Liberty High reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty High compares
Liberty High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 78% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Maryland - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 9.3%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Liberty High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Carroll High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Sykesville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty High
How many students attend Liberty High?
Liberty High has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 991 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High is 17.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty High?
10.6% of students at Liberty High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty High?
The largest demographic group at Liberty High is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty High?
Liberty High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty High rank among high schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sykesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Liberty High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.