Explorations vs Northwestern Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorations
Winsted · Charter high · Grades 9–12
77 students
Northwestern Regional High School
Winsted · Public high · Grades 9–12
536 students
| Measure | Explorations Winsted, Connecticut | Northwestern Regional High School Winsted, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 180 | #11 of 180 |
| National rank | #12448 of 16,910 | #343 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 77 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 77% |
| city | Winsted | Winsted |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 33.9).
- •Northwestern Regional High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 10%).
- •Northwestern Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 49.5%).
- •Northwestern Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 58.4%).
- •Explorations does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.7).
- •Northwestern Regional High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 77.
- •Explorations is a charter school while Northwestern Regional High 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 Northwestern Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Regional High School ranks higher (88.4 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 Northwestern Regional High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Winsted and Winsted in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorations: 77. Northwestern Regional High School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorations and Northwestern Regional High School rank in Connecticut?
Explorations is 145th of 180 and Northwestern Regional High School is 11th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).