Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School vs Wendler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.8 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
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage, Alaska | Wendler Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 49 | #28 of 31 |
| National rank | #15959 of 16,910 | #14129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,636 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 15.7).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.5).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 602.
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 Wendler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wendler Middle School ranks higher (17.9 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 Wendler Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School: 1,636. Wendler Middle School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Wendler Middle School rank in Alaska?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 46th of 49 and Wendler Middle School is 28th of 31 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).