East Rock Community Magnet School vs High Horizons Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rock Community Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
442 students
High Horizons Magnet School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
443 students
| Measure | East Rock Community Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | High Horizons Magnet School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 596 | #527 of 596 |
| National rank | #37405 of 50,301 | #40997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 442 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | New Haven | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Rock Community Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 26.1).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •High Horizons Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 86.7%).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.0).
- •High Horizons Magnet School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 442.
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 East Rock Community Magnet School better than High Horizons Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), East Rock Community Magnet School ranks higher (31.7 vs 26.1 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 East Rock Community Magnet School and High Horizons Magnet School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rock Community Magnet School: 442. High Horizons Magnet School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rock Community Magnet School and High Horizons Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
East Rock Community Magnet School is 502nd of 596 and High Horizons Magnet School is 527th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).