Harding Middle School vs St. Marys Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 238 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
St. Marys Middle School
Saint Marys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Lakewood, Ohio | St. Marys Middle School Saint Marys, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 646 | #512 of 646 |
| National rank | #1183 of 15,369 | #6016 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Lakewood | Saint Marys |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 57.5).
- •Harding Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 445.
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 St. Marys Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 57.5 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 St. Marys Middle School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Saint Marys in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 446. St. Marys Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and St. Marys Middle School rank in Ohio?
Harding Middle School is 110th of 646 and St. Marys Middle School is 512th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).