Denali PEAK vs Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Alaska, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denali PEAK
Healy · Public other · Grades PK–12
882 students
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
784 students
| Measure | Denali PEAK Healy, Alaska | Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 882 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 176.4 | 784.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| city | Healy | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denali PEAK does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Denali PEAK does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Denali PEAK does better on students per teacher (176.4 vs 784.0).
- •Denali PEAK is the larger school with 882 students compared with 784.
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 Denali PEAK better than Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
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 Denali PEAK and Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Healy and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denali PEAK: 882. Fairbanks B.E.S.T.: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denali PEAK and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. rank in Alaska?
Denali PEAK is unranked and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is unranked among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).