Boreal Sun Charter School vs Ryan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
Ryan Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Ryan Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 159 | #20 of 31 |
| National rank | #12784 of 50,301 | #11341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 201 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boreal Sun Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 32.8).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 48.6%).
- •Ryan Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •Ryan Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 201.
- •Boreal Sun Charter School is a charter school while Ryan Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Boreal Sun Charter School better than Ryan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Boreal Sun Charter School ranks higher (67.9 vs 32.8 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 Boreal Sun Charter School and Ryan Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Ryan Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boreal Sun Charter School and Ryan Middle School rank in Alaska?
Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 and Ryan Middle School is 20th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).