Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School vs Whaley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 522 m 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
Whaley School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
298 students
| Measure | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage, Alaska | Whaley School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #46 of 49 | – |
| National rank | #15959 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,636 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Whaley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 73.2%).
- •Whaley School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 20.5).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 298.
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 Whaley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Whaley School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School: 1,636. Whaley School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Whaley School rank in Alaska?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 46th of 49 and Whaley School is unranked among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).