Barrow High School vs Nome-Beltz Middle/High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 831 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
Nome-Beltz Middle/High
Nome · Public high · Grades 6–12
274 students
| Measure | Barrow High School Utqiagvik, Alaska | Nome-Beltz Middle/High Nome, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 49 | #45 of 49 |
| National rank | #12719 of 16,910 | #15944 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 259 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Utqiagvik | Nome |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrow High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 15.9).
- •Barrow High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Nome-Beltz Middle/High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Nome-Beltz Middle/High is the larger school with 274 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 Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
On the Success Index (US), Barrow High School ranks higher (32.7 vs 15.9 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 Nome-Beltz Middle/High?
About 831 km in a straight line, between Utqiagvik and Nome in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrow High School: 259. Nome-Beltz Middle/High: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrow High School and Nome-Beltz Middle/High rank in Alaska?
Barrow High School is 31st of 49 and Nome-Beltz Middle/High is 45th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).