Bristol Central High School vs Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.6 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
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Terryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Bristol Central High School Bristol, Connecticut | Eli Terry Jr. Middle School Terryville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 180 | #97 of 178 |
| National rank | #8876 of 16,910 | #3336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,148 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| city | Bristol | Terryville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 48.1).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 53.3%).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Bristol Central High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 290.
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 Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eli Terry Jr. Middle School ranks higher (70.0 vs 48.1 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 Bristol Central High School and Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Terryville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristol Central High School: 1,148. Eli Terry Jr. Middle School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristol Central High School and Eli Terry Jr. Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bristol Central High School is 117th of 180 and Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is 97th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).