Explorations vs The Gilbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 333 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorations
Winsted · Charter high · Grades 9–12
77 students
The Gilbert School
Winsted · Public high · Grades 7–12
452 students
| Measure | Explorations Winsted, Connecticut | The Gilbert School Winsted, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 180 | #107 of 180 |
| National rank | #12448 of 16,910 | #7972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 77 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 40% |
| city | Winsted | Winsted |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Gilbert School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 33.9).
- •The Gilbert School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 10%).
- •The Gilbert School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49.5%).
- •The Gilbert School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 58.4%).
- •Explorations does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.2).
- •The Gilbert School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 77.
- •Explorations is a charter school while The Gilbert School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Explorations better than The Gilbert School?
On the Success Index (US), The Gilbert School ranks higher (51.6 vs 33.9 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 Explorations and The Gilbert School?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Winsted and Winsted in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorations: 77. The Gilbert School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorations and The Gilbert School rank in Connecticut?
Explorations is 145th of 180 and The Gilbert School is 107th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).