Hayward Intermediate vs Northern Waters Environmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayward Intermediate
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
327 students
Northern Waters Environmental School
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 6–12
43 students
| Measure | Hayward Intermediate Hayward, Wisconsin | Northern Waters Environmental School Hayward, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #20199 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 327 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayward Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 45.6).
- •Hayward Intermediate does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 44%).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 50.2%).
- •Hayward Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Hayward Intermediate is the larger school with 327 students compared with 43.
- •Hayward Intermediate 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 Intermediate better than Northern Waters Environmental School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayward Intermediate ranks higher (57.1 vs 45.6 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 Intermediate and Northern Waters Environmental School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayward Intermediate: 327. Northern Waters Environmental School: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayward Intermediate and Northern Waters Environmental School rank in Wisconsin?
Hayward Intermediate is 501st of 1,069 and Northern Waters Environmental School is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).