Airport Heights Elementary vs Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport Heights Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students
Clark Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | Airport Heights Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Clark Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 159 | #31 of 31 |
| National rank | #46457 of 50,301 | #15333 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.6% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Airport Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 3.8).
- •Airport Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.8% vs 104.6%).
- •Airport Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 26.4).
- •Clark Middle School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 240.
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 Airport Heights Elementary better than Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Airport Heights Elementary ranks higher (17.2 vs 3.8 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 Airport Heights Elementary and Clark Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport Heights Elementary: 240. Clark Middle School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport Heights Elementary and Clark Middle School rank in Alaska?
Airport Heights Elementary is 147th of 159 and Clark Middle School is 31st of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).