Harding High School vs William H. Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.8 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
William H. Taft Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
| Measure | Harding High School Marion, Ohio | William H. Taft Elementary School Marion, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 802 | #1461 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #11964 of 16,910 | #38521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 916 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 30.1).
- •William H. Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Harding High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Harding High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 377.
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 William H. Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding High School ranks higher (36.0 vs 30.1 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 William H. Taft Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding High School: 916. William H. Taft Elementary School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding High School and William H. Taft Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Harding High School is 631st of 802 and William H. Taft Elementary School is 1461st of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).