Bloomfield High School vs Bulkeley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students
Bulkeley High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students
| Measure | Bloomfield High School Bloomfield, Connecticut | Bulkeley High School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 180 | #173 of 180 |
| National rank | #11543 of 16,910 | #15878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 528 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Bloomfield | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bloomfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 16.3).
- •Bloomfield High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Bloomfield High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Bloomfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 81%).
- •Bloomfield High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.1).
- •Bulkeley High School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 528.
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 Bloomfield High School better than Bulkeley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bloomfield High School ranks higher (37.6 vs 16.3 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 Bloomfield High School and Bulkeley High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomfield High School: 528. Bulkeley High School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomfield High School and Bulkeley High School rank in Connecticut?
Bloomfield High School is 135th of 180 and Bulkeley High School is 173rd of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).