Clark Middle School vs Whaley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
Whaley School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
298 students
| Measure | Clark Middle School Anchorage, Alaska | Whaley School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #31 of 31 | – |
| National rank | #15333 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 713 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Whaley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 100.8%).
- •Whaley School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 26.4).
- •Clark Middle School is the larger school with 713 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 Clark Middle 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 Clark Middle School and Whaley School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle School: 713. Whaley School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle School and Whaley School rank in Alaska?
Clark Middle School is 31st of 31 and Whaley School is unranked among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).