Barnette Magnet School vs Randy Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.1 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
Randy Smith Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Barnette Magnet School Fairbanks, Alaska | Randy Smith Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 159 | #9 of 31 |
| National rank | #21217 of 50,301 | #6199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randy Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 55.6).
- •Barnette Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 29.5%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •Barnette Magnet School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 413.
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 Randy Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Randy Smith Middle School ranks higher (56.7 vs 55.6 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 Barnette Magnet School and Randy Smith Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnette Magnet School: 417. Randy Smith Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnette Magnet School and Randy Smith Middle School rank in Alaska?
Barnette Magnet School is 69th of 159 and Randy Smith Middle School is 9th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).