Harding High School vs River Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
River Valley Middle School
Caledonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Harding High School Marion, Ohio | River Valley Middle School Caledonia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #631 of 802 | #300 of 646 |
| National rank | #11964 of 16,910 | #2862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 73% |
| city | Marion | Caledonia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 36.0).
- •River Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 26%).
- •River Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Harding High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.5).
- •Harding High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 481.
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 Harding High School better than River Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 36.0 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 Harding High School and River Valley Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Marion and Caledonia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding High School: 916. River Valley Middle School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding High School and River Valley Middle School rank in Ohio?
Harding High School is 631st of 802 and River Valley Middle School is 300th of 646 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).