Ernest C Myer School vs J Watson Bailey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest C Myer School
Hurley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
213 students
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
936 students
| Measure | Ernest C Myer School Hurley, New York | J Watson Bailey Middle School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 2,536 | #442 of 785 |
| National rank | #15169 of 50,301 | #8456 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 213 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Hurley | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest C Myer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 46.3).
- •Ernest C Myer School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Ernest C Myer School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Ernest C Myer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 45.6%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.7).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 213.
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 Ernest C Myer School better than J Watson Bailey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest C Myer School ranks higher (64.4 vs 46.3 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 Ernest C Myer School and J Watson Bailey Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hurley and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest C Myer School: 213. J Watson Bailey Middle School: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest C Myer School and J Watson Bailey Middle School rank in New York?
Ernest C Myer School is 891st of 2,536 and J Watson Bailey Middle School is 442nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).