Black Rock School vs Plymouth Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock School
Thomaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
259 students
Plymouth Center School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
320 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Thomaston, Connecticut | Plymouth Center School Plymouth, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 596 | #196 of 596 |
| National rank | #24177 of 50,301 | #5098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 259 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Thomaston | Plymouth |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 51.4).
- •Plymouth Center School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Plymouth Center School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Black Rock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 50.9%).
- •Plymouth Center School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Plymouth Center School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 259.
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 Black Rock School better than Plymouth Center School?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth Center School ranks higher (79.8 vs 51.4 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 Black Rock School and Plymouth Center School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Thomaston and Plymouth in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 259. Plymouth Center School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Plymouth Center School rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 401st of 596 and Plymouth Center School is 196th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).