Bethel Regional High School vs Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 648 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Regional High School
Bethel · Public high · Grades 7–12
410 students
Houston High School
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Bethel Regional High School Bethel, Alaska | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 49 | #36 of 49 |
| National rank | #14523 of 16,910 | #13950 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Bethel | Big Lake |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 24.2).
- •Houston High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 71%).
- •Bethel Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •Bethel Regional High School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 337.
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 Bethel Regional High School better than Houston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Houston High School ranks higher (27.1 vs 24.2 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 Bethel Regional High School and Houston High School?
About 648 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Big Lake in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Regional High School: 410. Houston High School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Regional High School and Houston High School rank in Alaska?
Bethel Regional High School is 40th of 49 and Houston High School is 36th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).