Anne Wien Elementary vs Lathrop High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Wien Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students
| Measure | Anne Wien Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska | Lathrop High School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 159 | #25 of 49 |
| National rank | #40371 of 50,301 | #11479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 360 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lathrop High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 27.0).
- •Lathrop High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Lathrop High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Lathrop High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 46.7%).
- •Lathrop High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
- •Lathrop High School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 360.
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 Anne Wien Elementary better than Lathrop High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lathrop High School ranks higher (37.9 vs 27.0 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 Anne Wien Elementary and Lathrop High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Wien Elementary: 360. Lathrop High School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Wien Elementary and Lathrop High School rank in Alaska?
Anne Wien Elementary is 131st of 159 and Lathrop High School is 25th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).