Hayward High vs Northern Waters Environmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 227 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayward High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
522 students
Northern Waters Environmental School
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 6–12
43 students
| Measure | Hayward High Hayward, Wisconsin | Northern Waters Environmental School Hayward, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 446 | – |
| National rank | #11843 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 522 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Waters Environmental School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 36.5).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 27%).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 46.4%).
- •Hayward High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Hayward High is the larger school with 522 students compared with 43.
- •Hayward High is a public school while Northern Waters Environmental School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hayward High better than Northern Waters Environmental School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Waters Environmental School ranks higher (45.6 vs 36.5 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 Hayward High and Northern Waters Environmental School?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayward High: 522. Northern Waters Environmental School: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayward High and Northern Waters Environmental School rank in Wisconsin?
Hayward High is 319th of 446 and Northern Waters Environmental School is unranked among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).