Ballston Spa Middle School vs Caroline G Atkinson School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballston Spa Middle School
Ballston Spa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
Caroline G Atkinson School
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
882 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Middle School Ballston Spa, New York | Caroline G Atkinson School Freeport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 785 | #506 of 785 |
| National rank | #2437 of 15,369 | #9636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 883 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 35% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Freeport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballston Spa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 40.8).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 35%).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 67.6%).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.6).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 882.
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 Ballston Spa Middle School better than Caroline G Atkinson School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballston Spa Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 40.8 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 Ballston Spa Middle School and Caroline G Atkinson School?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Freeport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Middle School: 883. Caroline G Atkinson School: 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Middle School and Caroline G Atkinson School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Middle School is 168th of 785 and Caroline G Atkinson School is 506th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).