J Watson Bailey Middle School vs Kingston High 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.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
936 students
Kingston High School
Kingston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,749 students
| Measure | J Watson Bailey Middle School Kingston, New York | Kingston High School Kingston, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #442 of 785 | #337 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8456 of 15,369 | #929 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 936 | 1,749 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 90% |
| city | Kingston | Kingston |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 46.3).
- •Kingston High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 33%).
- •Kingston High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 34%).
- •Kingston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 45.6%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •Kingston High School is the larger school with 1,749 students compared with 936.
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 Kingston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingston High School ranks higher (82.6 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 Kingston High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Watson Bailey Middle School: 936. Kingston High School: 1,749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Watson Bailey Middle School and Kingston High School rank in New York?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is 442nd of 785 and Kingston High School is 337th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).