J Watson Bailey Middle School vs John F Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 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
John F Kennedy School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
322 students
| Measure | J Watson Bailey Middle School Kingston, New York | John F Kennedy School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 785 | #2017 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8456 of 15,369 | #37803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 936 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Kingston | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 31.1).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 65.8%).
- •John F Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.6).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 322.
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 John F Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 31.1 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 John F Kennedy School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Watson Bailey Middle School: 936. John F Kennedy School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Watson Bailey Middle School and John F Kennedy School rank in New York?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is 442nd of 785 and John F Kennedy School is 2017th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).