Chester Academy-Middle/High School vs Scotchtown Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Academy-Middle/High School
Chester · Public high · Grades 6–12
538 students
Scotchtown Avenue School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–2
505 students
| Measure | Chester Academy-Middle/High School Chester, New York | Scotchtown Avenue School Goshen, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #715 of 1,079 | #201 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3473 of 16,910 | #1910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 538 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Chester | Goshen |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotchtown Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 69.3).
- •Scotchtown Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 42%).
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.2).
- •Chester Academy-Middle/High School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 505.
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 Chester Academy-Middle/High School better than Scotchtown Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Scotchtown Avenue School ranks higher (86.3 vs 69.3 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 Chester Academy-Middle/High School and Scotchtown Avenue School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Chester and Goshen in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Academy-Middle/High School: 538. Scotchtown Avenue School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Academy-Middle/High School and Scotchtown Avenue School rank in New York?
Chester Academy-Middle/High School is 715th of 1,079 and Scotchtown Avenue School is 201st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).