Hardin-Central Elem. vs Marion Co. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardin-Central Elem.
Hardin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
110 students
Marion Co. Elem.
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
109 students
| Measure | Hardin-Central Elem. Hardin, Missouri | Marion Co. Elem. Philadelphia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 1,159 | #423 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22563 of 50,301 | #17731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 110 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Hardin | Philadelphia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Co. Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 53.7).
- •Marion Co. Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Hardin-Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Marion Co. Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 40.9%).
- •Hardin-Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Hardin-Central Elem. is the larger school with 110 students compared with 109.
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 Hardin-Central Elem. better than Marion Co. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Co. Elem. ranks higher (60.7 vs 53.7 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 Hardin-Central Elem. and Marion Co. Elem.?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Hardin and Philadelphia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardin-Central Elem.: 110. Marion Co. Elem.: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardin-Central Elem. and Marion Co. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hardin-Central Elem. is 571st of 1,159 and Marion Co. Elem. is 423rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).