Alden Middle School vs William H Golding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden Middle School
Alden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
William H Golding Middle School
Cobleskill · Public middle · Grades 6–9
344 students
| Measure | Alden Middle School Alden, New York | William H Golding Middle School Cobleskill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 785 | #375 of 785 |
| National rank | #4959 of 15,369 | #7051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 343 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Alden | Cobleskill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 52.8).
- •William H Golding Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Alden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Alden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 41%).
- •Alden Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •William H Golding Middle School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 343.
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 Alden Middle School better than William H Golding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alden Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 52.8 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 Alden Middle School and William H Golding Middle School?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Alden and Cobleskill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Middle School: 343. William H Golding Middle School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Middle School and William H Golding Middle School rank in New York?
Alden Middle School is 271st of 785 and William H Golding Middle School is 375th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).