Cross Hill Academy vs William Boyce Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Hill Academy
Yonkers · Public middle · Grades 3–8
328 students
William Boyce Thompson School
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students
| Measure | Cross Hill Academy Yonkers, New York | William Boyce Thompson School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 785 | #2382 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14145 of 15,369 | #44321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 328 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Boyce Thompson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 17.7).
- •William Boyce Thompson School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •William Boyce Thompson School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Cross Hill Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 83.4%).
- •William Boyce Thompson School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •William Boyce Thompson School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 328.
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 Cross Hill Academy better than William Boyce Thompson School?
On the Success Index (US), William Boyce Thompson School ranks higher (20.9 vs 17.7 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 Cross Hill Academy and William Boyce Thompson School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Hill Academy: 328. William Boyce Thompson School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Hill Academy and William Boyce Thompson School rank in New York?
Cross Hill Academy is 758th of 785 and William Boyce Thompson School is 2382nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).