Connections vs River City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connections
Soldotna · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,188 students
River City Academy
Soldotna · Public high · Grades 7–12
79 students
| Measure | Connections Soldotna, Alaska | River City Academy Soldotna, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #20 of 49 |
| National rank | – | #8723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,188 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 84.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 34.5% |
| city | Soldotna | Soldotna |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 29%).
- •River City Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 54%).
- •River City Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 84.9).
- •Connections is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 79.
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 Connections better than River City Academy?
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 Connections and River City Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Soldotna and Soldotna in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections: 1,188. River City Academy: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections and River City Academy rank in Alaska?
Connections is unranked and River City Academy is 20th of 49 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).