East Garfield Elementary School vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Garfield Elementary School
Steubenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
382 students
Harding Middle School
Steubenville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
793 students
| Measure | East Garfield Elementary School Steubenville, Ohio | Harding Middle School Steubenville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,713 | #98 of 646 |
| National rank | #2754 of 50,301 | #1084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 382 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | Steubenville | Steubenville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 82.7).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •East Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 382.
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 East Garfield Elementary School better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.7 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 East Garfield Elementary School and Harding Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Steubenville and Steubenville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Garfield Elementary School: 382. Harding Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Garfield Elementary School and Harding Middle School rank in Ohio?
East Garfield Elementary School is 142nd of 1,713 and Harding Middle School is 98th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).