Dimond High School vs Sand Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 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
Sand Lake Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
367 students
| Measure | Dimond High School Anchorage, Alaska | Sand Lake Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 49 | #61 of 159 |
| National rank | #11239 of 16,910 | #18742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,373 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 1,373 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 38.8).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Dimond High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 32.4%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.8).
- •Dimond High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 367.
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 Dimond High School better than Sand Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Lake Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 38.8 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 Dimond High School and Sand Lake Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dimond High School: 1,373. Sand Lake Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dimond High School and Sand Lake Elementary rank in Alaska?
Dimond High School is 22nd of 49 and Sand Lake Elementary is 61st of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).