At a glance
Reported students
132
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
132
Liberation Academy: 132 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Liberation Academy
Liberation Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in College Park. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy. NCES reports 132 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (96.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Liberation Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic3%
- Black96.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Liberation Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Middle · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy | 05–08 | 209 | 1 mi |
| KIPP South Fulton Academy School Middle · Charter · Fulton County | 05–08 | 382 | 1.3 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Middle · Fulton County | 06–08 | 937 | 2.1 mi |
| Paul D. West Middle School Middle · Fulton County | 06–08 | 814 | 2.2 mi |
| Crawford Long Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 627 | 3 mi |
| North Clayton Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 817 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberation Academy
What grades does Liberation Academy serve?
Liberation Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy.
How many students attend Liberation Academy?
Liberation Academy reported 132 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberation Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 132 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberation Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberation Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Liberation Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Liberation Academy in?
Liberation Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy, based in College Park, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberation Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Resurgence Hall Middle Academy (1 mi), KIPP South Fulton Academy School (1.3 mi), Woodland Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.