Harding Middle School vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa | North High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 239 | #317 of 319 |
| National rank | #11806 of 15,369 | #14448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 24.7).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 88.6%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.6).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 603.
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 Harding Middle School better than North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (30.6 vs 24.7 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 Harding Middle School and North High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 603. North High School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and North High School rank in Iowa?
Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 and North High School is 317th of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).