Bethel High School vs Joel Barlow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel High School
Bethel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
Joel Barlow High School
Redding · Public high · Grades 9–12
698 students
| Measure | Bethel High School Bethel, Connecticut | Joel Barlow High School Redding, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #77 of 180 | #8 of 180 |
| National rank | #3490 of 16,910 | #192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,097 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| city | Bethel | Redding |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joel Barlow High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 69.2).
- •Joel Barlow High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Joel Barlow High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 71%).
- •Joel Barlow High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 31.7%).
- •Joel Barlow High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Bethel High School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 698.
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 Bethel High School better than Joel Barlow High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joel Barlow High School ranks higher (90.9 vs 69.2 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 Bethel High School and Joel Barlow High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Redding in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel High School: 1,097. Joel Barlow High School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel High School and Joel Barlow High School rank in Connecticut?
Bethel High School is 77th of 180 and Joel Barlow High School is 8th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).