Harding Middle School vs Rocky River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km 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
Rocky River Middle School
Rocky River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | Rocky River Middle School Rocky River, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #110 of 646 | #8 of 646 |
| National rank | #1183 of 15,369 | #111 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 93% |
| city | Lakewood | Rocky River |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 81.9).
- •Rocky River Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 79%).
- •Rocky River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •Rocky River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 34.5%).
- •Rocky River Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.5).
- •Rocky River Middle School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 446.
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 Rocky River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky River Middle School ranks higher (93.2 vs 81.9 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 Rocky River Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Rocky River in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 446. Rocky River Middle School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Rocky River Middle School rank in Ohio?
Harding Middle School is 110th of 646 and Rocky River Middle School is 8th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).