Great Oaks High School and Career Center vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 307 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | Great Oaks High School and Career Center Des Moines, Iowa | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 319 | #238 of 239 |
| National rank | #1852 of 16,910 | #11806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 72 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 30.6).
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 88.6%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 36.0).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 72.
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center is a charter school while Harding Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oaks High School and Career Center ranks higher (76.5 vs 30.6 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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center and Harding Middle School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oaks High School and Career Center: 72. Harding Middle School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oaks High School and Career Center and Harding Middle School rank in Iowa?
Great Oaks High School and Career Center is 136th of 319 and Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).