J Watson Bailey Middle School vs Jhs 190 Russell Sage
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
936 students
Jhs 190 Russell Sage
Forest Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students
| Measure | J Watson Bailey Middle School Kingston, New York | Jhs 190 Russell Sage Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 785 | #256 of 785 |
| National rank | #8456 of 15,369 | #4592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 936 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 60% |
| city | Kingston | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 190 Russell Sage scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 46.3).
- •Jhs 190 Russell Sage does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Jhs 190 Russell Sage does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 61.3%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.8).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 935.
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 J Watson Bailey Middle School better than Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 190 Russell Sage ranks higher (64.0 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 J Watson Bailey Middle School and Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Watson Bailey Middle School: 936. Jhs 190 Russell Sage: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Watson Bailey Middle School and Jhs 190 Russell Sage rank in New York?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is 442nd of 785 and Jhs 190 Russell Sage is 256th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).