Harwinton Consolidated School vs Southwest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwinton Consolidated School
Hawrinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
374 students
Southwest School
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
289 students
| Measure | Harwinton Consolidated School Hawrinton, Connecticut | Southwest School Torrington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 596 | #444 of 596 |
| National rank | #1179 of 50,301 | #28509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 374 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 34% |
| city | Hawrinton | Torrington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwinton Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 45.2).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 68.2%).
- •Southwest School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Harwinton Consolidated School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 289.
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 Harwinton Consolidated School better than Southwest School?
On the Success Index (US), Harwinton Consolidated School ranks higher (88.4 vs 45.2 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 Harwinton Consolidated School and Southwest School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Hawrinton and Torrington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harwinton Consolidated School: 374. Southwest School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harwinton Consolidated School and Southwest School rank in Connecticut?
Harwinton Consolidated School is 93rd of 596 and Southwest School is 444th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).