Chain Exploration Center vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain Exploration Center
Waupaca · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
139 students
Northwood Elementary
Minong · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
133 students
| Measure | Chain Exploration Center Waupaca, Wisconsin | Northwood Elementary Minong, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,069 | #879 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8008 of 50,301 | #36274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 139 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Waupaca | Minong |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chain Exploration Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 33.5).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 15%).
- •Chain Exploration Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 54.9%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.6).
- •Chain Exploration Center is the larger school with 139 students compared with 133.
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 Chain Exploration Center better than Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chain Exploration Center ranks higher (74.9 vs 33.5 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 Chain Exploration Center and Northwood Elementary?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Waupaca and Minong in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain Exploration Center: 139. Northwood Elementary: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain Exploration Center and Northwood Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Chain Exploration Center is 138th of 1,069 and Northwood Elementary is 879th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).