Bethel High School vs Shelter Rock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 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
Shelter Rock School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Bethel High School Bethel, Connecticut | Shelter Rock School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 180 | #423 of 596 |
| National rank | #3490 of 16,910 | #26454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,097 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Bethel | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 48.1).
- •Shelter Rock School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Bethel High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Bethel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 59.4%).
- •Bethel High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Bethel High School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 527.
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 Shelter Rock School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel High School ranks higher (69.2 vs 48.1 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 Bethel High School and Shelter Rock School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel High School: 1,097. Shelter Rock School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel High School and Shelter Rock School rank in Connecticut?
Bethel High School is 77th of 180 and Shelter Rock School is 423rd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).