Dimond High School vs Mears Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dimond High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students
Mears Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
| Measure | Dimond High School Anchorage, Alaska | Mears Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #22 of 49 | – |
| National rank | #11239 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,373 | – |
| Enrollment | 1,373 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mears Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Mears Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dimond High School better than Mears Middle 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 Dimond High School and Mears Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
How do Dimond High School and Mears Middle School rank in Alaska?
Dimond High School is 22nd of 49 and Mears Middle School is unranked among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).