Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy vs Windham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy
North Windham · Public elementary · Grades K–8
535 students
Windham High School
Willimantic · Public high · Grades 9–12
633 students
| Measure | Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy North Windham, Connecticut | Windham High School Willimantic, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 596 | #149 of 180 |
| National rank | #12560 of 50,301 | #13307 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 535 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 17% |
| city | North Windham | Willimantic |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 30.2).
- •Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 71.6%).
- •Windham High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.4).
- •Windham High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 535.
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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy better than Windham High School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 30.2 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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy and Windham High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between North Windham and Willimantic in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy: 535. Windham High School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy and Windham High School rank in Connecticut?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy is 291st of 596 and Windham High School is 149th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).