Brookfield High School vs The Burnham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield High School
Brookfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
849 students
The Burnham School
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
68 students
| Measure | Brookfield High School Brookfield, Connecticut | The Burnham School Bridgewater, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 180 | #64 of 596 |
| National rank | #1230 of 16,910 | #807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 849 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 849 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 90% |
| city | Brookfield | Bridgewater |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Burnham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 80.2).
- •The Burnham School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •The Burnham School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Brookfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 25%).
- •The Burnham School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.7).
- •Brookfield High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 68.
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 Brookfield High School better than The Burnham School?
On the Success Index (US), The Burnham School ranks higher (89.9 vs 80.2 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 Brookfield High School and The Burnham School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Bridgewater in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookfield High School: 849. The Burnham School: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookfield High School and The Burnham School rank in Connecticut?
Brookfield High School is 44th of 180 and The Burnham School is 64th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).