Bassick High School vs Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassick High School
Bridgeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
450 students
| Measure | Bassick High School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 180 | #591 of 596 |
| National rank | #16606 of 16,910 | #48503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,075 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 10% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 9.9).
- •Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Bassick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Bassick High School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 450.
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 Bassick High School better than Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy ranks higher (13.0 vs 9.9 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 Bassick High School and Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassick High School: 1,075. Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassick High School and Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy rank in Connecticut?
Bassick High School is 179th of 180 and Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is 591st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).