Bolton Center School vs Illing Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.0 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
Illing Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
| Measure | Bolton Center School Bolton, Connecticut | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 596 | #154 of 178 |
| National rank | #2388 of 50,301 | #10526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 473 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 20% |
| city | Bolton | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolton Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 36.6).
- •Bolton Center School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 20%).
- •Bolton Center School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 35%).
- •Bolton Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 58.5%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Illing Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 473.
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 Illing Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolton Center School ranks higher (85.1 vs 36.6 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 Illing Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolton Center School: 473. Illing Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolton Center School and Illing Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bolton Center School is 122nd of 596 and Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).