Southwest School vs Torrington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest School
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
289 students
Torrington Middle School
Torrington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students
| Measure | Southwest School Torrington, Connecticut | Torrington Middle School Torrington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 596 | #149 of 178 |
| National rank | #28509 of 50,301 | #9877 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Torrington | Torrington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 39.8).
- •Southwest School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Southwest School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Torrington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 68.2%).
- •Southwest School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Torrington Middle School is the larger school with 981 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 Southwest School better than Torrington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest School ranks higher (45.2 vs 39.8 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 Southwest School and Torrington Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Torrington and Torrington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest School: 289. Torrington Middle School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest School and Torrington Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Southwest School is 444th of 596 and Torrington Middle School is 149th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).