Black Rock School vs Polk School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.5 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
Polk School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
303 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Thomaston, Connecticut | Polk School Oakville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 596 | #271 of 596 |
| National rank | #24177 of 50,301 | #10821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 259 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| city | Thomaston | Oakville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 51.4).
- •Polk School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Polk School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Black Rock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Black Rock School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Polk School is the larger school with 303 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 Polk School?
On the Success Index (US), Polk School ranks higher (70.7 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 Polk School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Thomaston and Oakville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 259. Polk School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Polk School rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 401st of 596 and Polk School is 271st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).