Bolton High School vs Buckley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton High School
Bolton · Public high · Grades 9–12
212 students
Buckley School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Bolton High School Bolton, Connecticut | Buckley School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 180 | #348 of 596 |
| National rank | #2292 of 16,910 | #18564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 212 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Bolton | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 59.4).
- •Buckley School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bolton High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Bolton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 52.5%).
- •Bolton High School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 10.5).
- •Buckley School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 212.
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 High School better than Buckley School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolton High School ranks higher (74.2 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 High School and Buckley School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolton High School: 212. Buckley School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolton High School and Buckley School rank in Connecticut?
Bolton High School is 62nd of 180 and Buckley School is 348th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).