Harding Middle School vs Wells Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 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
Wells Academy
Steubenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
| Measure | Harding Middle School Steubenville, Ohio | Wells Academy Steubenville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #98 of 646 | #168 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1084 of 15,369 | #3116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 793 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 793 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.7 |
| 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 83.6).
- •Wells Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 88%).
- •Wells Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 75%).
- •Harding Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.7).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 336.
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 Wells Academy?
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 Wells Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Steubenville and Steubenville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Middle School: 793. Wells Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Middle School and Wells Academy rank in Ohio?
Harding Middle School is 98th of 646 and Wells Academy is 168th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).