Bristol Elementary vs Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristol Elementary
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
830 students
Central High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,309 students
| Measure | Bristol Elementary Bristol, Wisconsin | Central High Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,069 | #91 of 446 |
| National rank | #13630 of 50,301 | #6748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 830 | 1,309 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| city | Bristol | Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bristol Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 56.2).
- •Bristol Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Bristol Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 18.3%).
- •Bristol Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.7).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 830.
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 Elementary better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Bristol Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 56.2 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 Bristol Elementary and Central High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristol Elementary: 830. Central High: 1,309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristol Elementary and Central High rank in Wisconsin?
Bristol Elementary is 298th of 1,069 and Central High is 91st of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).