Bethlehem Elementary School vs Black Rock School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
Black Rock School
Thomaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
259 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary School Bethlehem, Connecticut | Black Rock School Thomaston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 596 | #401 of 596 |
| National rank | #7638 of 50,301 | #24177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 276 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Bethlehem | Thomaston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethlehem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 51.4).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 37.5%).
- •Black Rock School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 259.
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 Bethlehem Elementary School better than Black Rock School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethlehem Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 51.4 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 Bethlehem Elementary School and Black Rock School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Thomaston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary School: 276. Black Rock School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary School and Black Rock School rank in Connecticut?
Bethlehem Elementary School is 235th of 596 and Black Rock School is 401st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).