Hill And Plain School vs The Burnham School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill And Plain School
New Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
371 students
The Burnham School
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
68 students
| Measure | Hill And Plain School New Milford, Connecticut | The Burnham School Bridgewater, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #211 of 596 | #64 of 596 |
| National rank | #5782 of 50,301 | #807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | New Milford | Bridgewater |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Burnham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 78.6).
- •The Burnham School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 38.5%).
- •The Burnham School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 11.2).
- •Hill And Plain School is the larger school with 371 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 Hill And Plain School better than The Burnham School?
On the Success Index (US), The Burnham School ranks higher (89.9 vs 78.6 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 Hill And Plain School and The Burnham School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between New Milford and Bridgewater in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill And Plain School: 371. The Burnham School: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill And Plain School and The Burnham School rank in Connecticut?
Hill And Plain School is 211th of 596 and The Burnham School is 64th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).