Bristol Central High School vs Chippens Hill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Central High School
Bristol · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
Chippens Hill Middle School
Bristol · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Bristol Central High School Bristol, Connecticut | Chippens Hill Middle School Bristol, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 180 | #138 of 178 |
| National rank | #8876 of 16,910 | #8090 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,148 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Bristol | Bristol |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.1 vs 47.9).
- •Bristol Central High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Bristol Central High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Bristol Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Chippens Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Bristol Central High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 545.
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 Bristol Central High School better than Chippens Hill Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bristol Central High School and Chippens Hill Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristol Central High School: 1,148. Chippens Hill Middle School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristol Central High School and Chippens Hill Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bristol Central High School is 117th of 180 and Chippens Hill Middle School is 138th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).