Edison Jr. High School vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Jr. High School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
219 students
Harding Middle School
Steubenville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
793 students
| Measure | Edison Jr. High School Richmond, Ohio | Harding Middle School Steubenville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #305 of 646 | #98 of 646 |
| National rank | #2961 of 15,369 | #1084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 219 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 36.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 88% |
| city | Richmond | Steubenville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 71.8).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 63%).
- •Edison Jr. High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 36.5).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 219.
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 Edison Jr. High School better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (82.7 vs 71.8 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 Edison Jr. High School and Harding Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Steubenville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Jr. High School: 219. Harding Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Jr. High School and Harding Middle School rank in Ohio?
Edison Jr. High School is 305th of 646 and Harding Middle School is 98th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).