Mystic River Magnet School vs Robert E. Fitch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mystic River Magnet School
Mystic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Robert E. Fitch High School
Groton · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | Mystic River Magnet School Mystic, Connecticut | Robert E. Fitch High School Groton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 596 | #99 of 180 |
| National rank | #27310 of 50,301 | #6739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Mystic | Groton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert E. Fitch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 46.8).
- •Robert E. Fitch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 81.3%).
- •Robert E. Fitch High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Robert E. Fitch High School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 520.
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 Mystic River Magnet School better than Robert E. Fitch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert E. Fitch High School ranks higher (56.3 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 Mystic River Magnet School and Robert E. Fitch High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mystic and Groton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mystic River Magnet School: 520. Robert E. Fitch High School: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mystic River Magnet School and Robert E. Fitch High School rank in Connecticut?
Mystic River Magnet School is 432nd of 596 and Robert E. Fitch High School is 99th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).