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E. O. Smith High School vs. Bolton High School

Should you attend E. O. Smith High School or Bolton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
E. O. Smith High School
1235 Storrs Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Bolton High School
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

E. O. Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bolton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, E. O. Smith High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Bolton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,033 students
215 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at E. O. Smith High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bolton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at E. O. Smith High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bolton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at E. O. Smith High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bolton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at E. O. Smith High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School District 19 and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bolton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bolton School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#220 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#273 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of E. O. Smith High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bolton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in CT)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E. O. Smith High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bolton School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in CT)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E. O. Smith High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bolton School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in CT)
75-79%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E. O. Smith High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bolton School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in CT)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of E. O. Smith High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bolton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bolton School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of E. O. Smith High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bolton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
235
47
Grade 10 Students
242
68
Grade 11 Students
294
49
Grade 12 Students
262
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at E. O. Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School District 19 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bolton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bolton School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at E. O. Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School District 19 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bolton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bolton School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at E. O. Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School District 19 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bolton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bolton School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at E. O. Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School District 19 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bolton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bolton School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at E. O. Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School District 19 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bolton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bolton School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of E. O. Smith High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bolton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bolton School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at E. O. Smith High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bolton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bolton School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at E. O. Smith High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School District 19 and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bolton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bolton School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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