Harding Middle School vs Hayes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 726 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
Hayes Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Hayes Elementary School Lakewood, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #110 of 646 | #308 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1183 of 15,369 | #4611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 92% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 80.7).
- •Hayes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 79%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Hayes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 34.5%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.9).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 292.
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 Middle School better than Hayes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.7 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 Harding Middle School and Hayes Elementary School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 446. Hayes Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Hayes Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Harding Middle School is 110th of 646 and Hayes Elementary School is 308th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).