Norwich Free Academy vs Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,020 students
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Norwich · Public high · Grades 11–12
92 students
| Measure | Norwich Free Academy Norwich, Connecticut | Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 180 | #103 of 180 |
| National rank | #8827 of 16,910 | #6966 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 2,020 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 2,020 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34.5% |
| city | Norwich | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 48.3).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34.5%).
- •Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 59%).
- •Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 58.3%).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 23.0).
- •Norwich Free Academy is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 92.
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 Norwich Free Academy better than Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School ranks higher (55.3 vs 48.3 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 Norwich Free Academy and Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwich Free Academy: 2,020. Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwich Free Academy and Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Norwich Free Academy is 115th of 180 and Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School is 103rd of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).