Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School vs Williwaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.3 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
Williwaw Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage, Alaska | Williwaw Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 49 | #150 of 159 |
| National rank | #15959 of 16,910 | #47105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,636 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.7 vs 16.1).
- •Williwaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 101%).
- •Williwaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.5).
- •Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 315.
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 Williwaw Elementary?
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 Williwaw Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School: 1,636. Williwaw Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Williwaw Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is 46th of 49 and Williwaw Elementary is 150th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).