East Rock Community Magnet School vs Wilbur Cross High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 544 m 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
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,742 students
| Measure | East Rock Community Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Wilbur Cross High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 596 | #165 of 180 |
| National rank | #37405 of 50,301 | #15006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 442 | 1,742 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 1,742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 9% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Rock Community Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 21.7).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 9%).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Wilbur Cross High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 76.9%).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Wilbur Cross High School is the larger school with 1,742 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 Wilbur Cross High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Rock Community Magnet School ranks higher (31.7 vs 21.7 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 Wilbur Cross High School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rock Community Magnet School: 442. Wilbur Cross High School: 1,742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rock Community Magnet School and Wilbur Cross High School rank in Connecticut?
East Rock Community Magnet School is 502nd of 596 and Wilbur Cross High School is 165th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).