Explorations vs Northwestern Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle School
Winsted · Public middle · Grades 7–8
218 students
| Measure | Explorations Winsted, Connecticut | Northwestern Regional Middle School Winsted, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #145 of 180 | #75 of 178 |
| National rank | #12448 of 16,910 | #1418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 77 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 49% |
| city | Winsted | Winsted |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 33.9).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 10%).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 49.5%).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 58.4%).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.6).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 77.
- •Explorations is a charter school while Northwestern Regional Middle 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks higher (80.5 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 Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Winsted and Winsted in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorations: 77. Northwestern Regional Middle School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorations and Northwestern Regional Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Explorations is 145th of 180 and Northwestern Regional Middle School is 75th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).