Blatchley Middle School vs Schoenbar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blatchley Middle School
Sitka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Schoenbar Middle School
Ketchikan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
252 students
| Measure | Blatchley Middle School Sitka, Alaska | Schoenbar Middle School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 31 | #6 of 31 |
| National rank | #5608 of 15,369 | #5747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 241 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Sitka | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.4 vs 58.8).
- •Schoenbar Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Blatchley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Blatchley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 34.9%).
- •Schoenbar Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Schoenbar Middle School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 241.
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 Blatchley Middle School better than Schoenbar Middle 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 Blatchley Middle School and Schoenbar Middle School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Sitka and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blatchley Middle School: 241. Schoenbar Middle School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blatchley Middle School and Schoenbar Middle School rank in Alaska?
Blatchley Middle School is 5th of 31 and Schoenbar Middle School is 6th of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).