Arctic Light Elementary vs Ryan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arctic Light Elementary
Fort Wainwright · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Ryan Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Arctic Light Elementary Fort Wainwright, Alaska | Ryan Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 159 | #20 of 31 |
| National rank | #22195 of 50,301 | #11341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arctic Light Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 32.8).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 48.6%).
- •Ryan Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •Ryan Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 361.
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 Arctic Light Elementary better than Ryan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arctic Light Elementary ranks higher (54.2 vs 32.8 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 Arctic Light Elementary and Ryan Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arctic Light Elementary: 361. Ryan Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arctic Light Elementary and Ryan Middle School rank in Alaska?
Arctic Light Elementary is 73rd of 159 and Ryan Middle School is 20th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).