C J Hooker Middle School vs Chester Academy-Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C J Hooker Middle School
Goshen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Chester Academy-Middle/High School
Chester · Public high · Grades 6–12
538 students
| Measure | C J Hooker Middle School Goshen, New York | Chester Academy-Middle/High School Chester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #245 of 785 | #715 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4256 of 15,369 | #3473 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 646 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Goshen | Chester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 65.6).
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •C J Hooker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 42%).
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.7).
- •C J Hooker Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 538.
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 C J Hooker Middle School better than Chester Academy-Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Academy-Middle/High School ranks higher (69.3 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 C J Hooker Middle School and Chester Academy-Middle/High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Goshen and Chester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C J Hooker Middle School: 646. Chester Academy-Middle/High School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C J Hooker Middle School and Chester Academy-Middle/High School rank in New York?
C J Hooker Middle School is 245th of 785 and Chester Academy-Middle/High School is 715th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).