Bolton High School vs Manchester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.3 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
Manchester High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
| Measure | Bolton High School Bolton, Connecticut | Manchester High School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 180 | #120 of 180 |
| National rank | #2292 of 16,910 | #9210 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 212 | 1,703 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 1,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Bolton | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 46.9).
- •Bolton High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Bolton High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Bolton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 58.5%).
- •Bolton High School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 11.1).
- •Manchester High School is the larger school with 1,703 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 Manchester High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolton High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 46.9 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 Manchester High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolton High School: 212. Manchester High School: 1,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolton High School and Manchester High School rank in Connecticut?
Bolton High School is 62nd of 180 and Manchester High School is 120th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).