Cross Creek Elementary vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Elementary
Wintersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
496 students
Harding Middle School
Steubenville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
793 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Elementary Wintersville, Ohio | Harding Middle School Steubenville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #951 of 1,713 | #98 of 646 |
| National rank | #15653 of 50,301 | #1084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 496 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 88% |
| city | Wintersville | Steubenville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 63.7).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 496.
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 Cross Creek Elementary better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (82.7 vs 63.7 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 Cross Creek Elementary and Harding Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Wintersville and Steubenville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Elementary: 496. Harding Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Elementary and Harding Middle School rank in Ohio?
Cross Creek Elementary is 951st of 1,713 and Harding Middle School is 98th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).