Amherst Middle School vs C J Hooker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 406 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
C J Hooker Middle School
Goshen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle School Amherst, New York | C J Hooker Middle School Goshen, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 785 | #245 of 785 |
| National rank | #1733 of 15,369 | #4256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| city | Amherst | Goshen |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 65.6).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •C J Hooker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 35.8%).
- •Amherst Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.7).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Middle School better than C J Hooker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 65.6 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 Amherst Middle School and C J Hooker Middle School?
About 406 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Goshen in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle School: 646. C J Hooker Middle School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle School and C J Hooker Middle School rank in New York?
Amherst Middle School is 131st of 785 and C J Hooker Middle School is 245th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).