Bristow Middle School vs Hartford Public High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristow Middle School
West Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
Hartford Public High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
698 students
| Measure | Bristow Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut | Hartford Public High School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 178 | #119 of 180 |
| National rank | #1110 of 15,369 | #9204 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | West Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bristow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 46.9).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 78.2%).
- •Hartford Public High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.6).
- •Hartford Public High School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 326.
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 Bristow Middle School better than Hartford Public High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bristow Middle School ranks higher (82.5 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 Bristow Middle School and Hartford Public High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristow Middle School: 326. Hartford Public High School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristow Middle School and Hartford Public High School rank in Connecticut?
Bristow Middle School is 63rd of 178 and Hartford Public High School is 119th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).