John Winthrop Middle School vs Valley Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Winthrop Middle School
Deep River · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
Valley Regional High School
Deep River · Public high · Grades 9–12
429 students
| Measure | John Winthrop Middle School Deep River, Connecticut | Valley Regional High School Deep River, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #76 of 178 | #46 of 180 |
| National rank | #1456 of 15,369 | #1340 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Deep River | Deep River |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.2 vs 79.6).
- •John Winthrop Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Valley Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •John Winthrop Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 27.3%).
- •Valley Regional High School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.9).
- •Valley Regional High School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 197.
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 John Winthrop Middle School better than Valley Regional High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Winthrop Middle School and Valley Regional High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Deep River and Deep River in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Winthrop Middle School: 197. Valley Regional High School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Winthrop Middle School and Valley Regional High School rank in Connecticut?
John Winthrop Middle School is 76th of 178 and Valley Regional High School is 46th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).