Barrow High School vs Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 1198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow High School
Utqiagvik · Public high · Grades 9–12
259 students
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
Nikiski · Public high · Grades 6–12
276 students
| Measure | Barrow High School Utqiagvik, Alaska | Nikiski Middle/Senior High School Nikiski, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 49 | #28 of 49 |
| National rank | #12719 of 16,910 | #12242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 259 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Utqiagvik | Nikiski |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nikiski Middle/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 32.7).
- •Nikiski Middle/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Nikiski Middle/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Barrow High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 48.2%).
- •Barrow High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.2).
- •Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 259.
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 Barrow High School better than Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nikiski Middle/Senior High School ranks higher (34.8 vs 32.7 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 Barrow High School and Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
About 1198 km in a straight line, between Utqiagvik and Nikiski in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrow High School: 259. Nikiski Middle/Senior High School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrow High School and Nikiski Middle/Senior High School rank in Alaska?
Barrow High School is 31st of 49 and Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is 28th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).