Bristol Central High School vs New Milford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 41 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
New Milford High School
New Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,150 students
| Measure | Bristol Central High School Bristol, Connecticut | New Milford High School New Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 180 | #66 of 180 |
| National rank | #8876 of 16,910 | #2511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| city | Bristol | New Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Milford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 48.1).
- •New Milford High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •New Milford High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •New Milford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 53.3%).
- •New Milford High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •New Milford High School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 1,148.
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 New Milford High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Milford High School ranks higher (73.3 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 New Milford High School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Bristol and New Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristol Central High School: 1,148. New Milford High School: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristol Central High School and New Milford High School rank in Connecticut?
Bristol Central High School is 117th of 180 and New Milford High School is 66th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).