Black Rock School vs Thomaston Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 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
Thomaston Center School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
196 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Thomaston, Connecticut | Thomaston Center School Thomaston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 596 | #125 of 178 |
| National rank | #24177 of 50,301 | #6728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 259 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Thomaston | Thomaston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomaston Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 51.4).
- •Black Rock School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Thomaston Center School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Black Rock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 46.4%).
- •Black Rock School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.1).
- •Black Rock School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 196.
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 Thomaston Center School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomaston Center School ranks higher (54.3 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 Thomaston Center School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Thomaston and Thomaston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 259. Thomaston Center School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Thomaston Center School rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 401st of 596 and Thomaston Center School is 125th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).