J Watson Bailey Middle School vs M Clifford Miller Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 5.6 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
M Clifford Miller Middle School
Lake Katrine · Public middle · Grades 5–8
826 students
| Measure | J Watson Bailey Middle School Kingston, New York | M Clifford Miller Middle School Lake Katrine, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 785 | #576 of 785 |
| National rank | #8456 of 15,369 | #10972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 936 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| city | Kingston | Lake Katrine |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 34.5).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •J Watson Bailey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 58.6%).
- •M Clifford Miller Middle 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 826.
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 M Clifford Miller Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 34.5 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 M Clifford Miller Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Lake Katrine in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Watson Bailey Middle School: 936. M Clifford Miller Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Watson Bailey Middle School and M Clifford Miller Middle School rank in New York?
J Watson Bailey Middle School is 442nd of 785 and M Clifford Miller Middle School is 576th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).