Franklin Middle School vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Harding Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 239 | #132 of 239 |
| National rank | #3159 of 15,369 | #2161 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 70.8).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 58.6%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Middle School better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 70.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Middle School and Harding Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 469. Harding Middle School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and Harding Middle School rank in Iowa?
Franklin Middle School is 166th of 239 and Harding Middle School is 132nd of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).