Catskill Middle School vs Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catskill Middle School
Catskill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Catskill Middle School Catskill, New York | Montgomery C Smith Elementary School Hudson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 785 | #1821 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8224 of 15,369 | #33800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Catskill | Hudson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catskill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 37.3).
- •Catskill Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Catskill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Catskill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 63.4%).
- •Catskill Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.3).
- •Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 264.
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 Catskill Middle School better than Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Catskill Middle School ranks higher (47.3 vs 37.3 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 Catskill Middle School and Montgomery C Smith Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Catskill and Hudson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catskill Middle School: 264. Montgomery C Smith Elementary School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catskill Middle School and Montgomery C Smith Elementary School rank in New York?
Catskill Middle School is 431st of 785 and Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is 1821st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).