John G Borden Middle School vs Valley Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John G Borden Middle School
Wallkill · Public middle · Grades 7–8
409 students
Valley Central Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
| Measure | John G Borden Middle School Wallkill, New York | Valley Central Middle School Montgomery, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 785 | #266 of 785 |
| National rank | #5653 of 15,369 | #4912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| city | Wallkill | Montgomery |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 59.2).
- •John G Borden Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Valley Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •John G Borden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 39.9%).
- •John G Borden Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.1).
- •Valley Central Middle School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 409.
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 John G Borden Middle School better than Valley Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Central Middle School ranks higher (62.6 vs 59.2 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 John G Borden Middle School and Valley Central Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Wallkill and Montgomery in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John G Borden Middle School: 409. Valley Central Middle School: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John G Borden Middle School and Valley Central Middle School rank in New York?
John G Borden Middle School is 298th of 785 and Valley Central Middle School is 266th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).