Marine Science Magnet High School vs Mystic River Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Groton · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students
Mystic River Magnet School
Mystic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Marine Science Magnet High School Groton, Connecticut | Mystic River Magnet School Mystic, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 180 | #432 of 596 |
| National rank | #769 of 16,910 | #27310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Groton | Mystic |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marine Science Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 46.8).
- •Marine Science Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Marine Science Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Mystic River Magnet School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 274.
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 Marine Science Magnet High School better than Mystic River Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Marine Science Magnet High School ranks higher (83.9 vs 46.8 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 Marine Science Magnet High School and Mystic River Magnet School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Groton and Mystic in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marine Science Magnet High School: 274. Mystic River Magnet School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marine Science Magnet High School and Mystic River Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Marine Science Magnet High School is 31st of 180 and Mystic River Magnet School is 432nd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).