Waterbury Arts Magnet School vs Woodrow Wilson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
820 students
Woodrow Wilson School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury, Connecticut | Woodrow Wilson School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 180 | #564 of 596 |
| National rank | #12248 of 16,910 | #45624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 820 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 18.8).
- •Woodrow Wilson School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 85.1%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 415.
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 Waterbury Arts Magnet School better than Woodrow Wilson School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks higher (34.8 vs 18.8 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 Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Woodrow Wilson School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School: 820. Woodrow Wilson School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Woodrow Wilson School rank in Connecticut?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 143rd of 180 and Woodrow Wilson School is 564th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).