A. I. Root Middle School vs Harmon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. I. Root Middle School
Medina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Harmon Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
| Measure | A. I. Root Middle School Medina, Ohio | Harmon Middle School Aurora, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #50 of 646 | #32 of 646 |
| National rank | #636 of 15,369 | #461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 690 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 92% |
| city | Medina | Aurora |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 86.0).
- •Harmon Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Harmon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Harmon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 19.3%).
- •A. I. Root Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •A. I. Root Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 689.
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 A. I. Root Middle School better than Harmon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harmon Middle School ranks higher (88.0 vs 86.0 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 A. I. Root Middle School and Harmon Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Medina and Aurora in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. I. Root Middle School: 690. Harmon Middle School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. I. Root Middle School and Harmon Middle School rank in Ohio?
A. I. Root Middle School is 50th of 646 and Harmon Middle School is 32nd of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).