Colony High School vs Palmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colony High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
Palmer High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students
| Measure | Colony High School Palmer, Alaska | Palmer High School Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 49 | #23 of 49 |
| National rank | #12903 of 16,910 | #11327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,046 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 31.9).
- •Palmer High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Palmer High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Colony High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 34.9%).
- •Palmer High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.5).
- •Colony High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 616.
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 Colony High School better than Palmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 31.9 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 Colony High School and Palmer High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colony High School: 1,046. Palmer High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colony High School and Palmer High School rank in Alaska?
Colony High School is 33rd of 49 and Palmer High School is 23rd of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).