Harry L Edson School vs J Watson Bailey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 215 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry L Edson School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
936 students
| Measure | Harry L Edson School Kingston, New York | J Watson Bailey Middle School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 2,536 | #442 of 785 |
| National rank | #27218 of 50,301 | #8456 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 397 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Kingston | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.9 vs 46.3).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 45.6%).
- •Harry L Edson School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 9.6).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 397.
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 Harry L Edson School better than J Watson Bailey Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harry L Edson School and J Watson Bailey Middle School?
About 215 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry L Edson School: 397. J Watson Bailey Middle School: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry L Edson School and J Watson Bailey Middle School rank in New York?
Harry L Edson School is 1506th 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).