Bolton Center School vs Buckley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Center School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
473 students
Buckley School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Bolton Center School Bolton, Connecticut | Buckley School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 596 | #348 of 596 |
| National rank | #2388 of 50,301 | #18564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 473 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Bolton | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolton Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 59.4).
- •Bolton Center School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Bolton Center School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Bolton Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 52.5%).
- •Buckley School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.0).
- •Bolton Center School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 284.
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 Bolton Center School better than Buckley School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolton Center School ranks higher (85.1 vs 59.4 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 Bolton Center School and Buckley School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolton Center School: 473. Buckley School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolton Center School and Buckley School rank in Connecticut?
Bolton Center School is 122nd of 596 and Buckley School is 348th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).