Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School vs College Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,636 students
College Gate Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students
| Measure | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage, Alaska | College Gate Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 49 | #109 of 159 |
| National rank | #15959 of 16,910 | #31253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,636 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 15.7).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 73.2%).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.5).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 363.
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 Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School better than College Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Gate Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 15.7 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 Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and College Gate Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School: 1,636. College Gate Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and College Gate Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 46th of 49 and College Gate Elementary is 109th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).