Harding Middle School vs Pugliese Elementary West
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Steubenville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
793 students
Pugliese Elementary West
Steubenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
449 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Steubenville, Ohio | Pugliese Elementary West Steubenville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #98 of 646 | #222 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1084 of 15,369 | #3651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 793 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 793 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 97.5% |
| city | Steubenville | Steubenville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.7 vs 82.5).
- •Pugliese Elementary West does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 88%).
- •Pugliese Elementary West does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 75%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.4).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 449.
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 Pugliese Elementary West?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harding Middle School and Pugliese Elementary West?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Steubenville and Steubenville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 793. Pugliese Elementary West: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Pugliese Elementary West rank in Ohio?
Harding Middle School is 98th of 646 and Pugliese Elementary West is 222nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).