Barnette Magnet School vs Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
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.
Barnette Magnet School
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
417 students
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
784 students
| Measure | Barnette Magnet School Fairbanks, Alaska | Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #69 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #21217 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 417 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 784.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnette Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Barnette Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Barnette Magnet School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 784.0).
- •Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is the larger school with 784 students compared with 417.
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 Barnette Magnet School better than Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barnette Magnet School and Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnette Magnet School: 417. Fairbanks B.E.S.T.: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnette Magnet School and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. rank in Alaska?
Barnette Magnet School is 69th of 159 and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).