Benjamin Jepson Magnet School vs Carbone School/East Haven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
483 students
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
East Haven · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
363 students
| Measure | Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Carbone School/East Haven Academy East Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 596 | #373 of 596 |
| National rank | #39246 of 50,301 | #21073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 483 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 46% |
| city | New Haven | East Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbone School/East Haven Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 28.9).
- •Carbone School/East Haven Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 26%).
- •Carbone School/East Haven Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Carbone School/East Haven Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 77.2%).
- •Benjamin Jepson Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 363.
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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School better than Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carbone School/East Haven Academy ranks higher (55.8 vs 28.9 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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Carbone School/East Haven Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between New Haven and East Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School: 483. Carbone School/East Haven Academy: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Carbone School/East Haven Academy rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 518th of 596 and Carbone School/East Haven Academy is 373rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).