Discovery Peak Charter School vs Midnight Sun Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Peak Charter School
North Pole · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students
Midnight Sun Elementary School
North Pole · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Discovery Peak Charter School North Pole, Alaska | Midnight Sun Elementary School North Pole, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 159 | #89 of 159 |
| National rank | #13281 of 50,301 | #25835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | North Pole | North Pole |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Peak Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 49.0).
- •Discovery Peak Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 36%).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.3).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 193.
- •Discovery Peak Charter School is a charter school while Midnight Sun Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Peak Charter School better than Midnight Sun Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Peak Charter School ranks higher (67.2 vs 49.0 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 Discovery Peak Charter School and Midnight Sun Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between North Pole and North Pole in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Peak Charter School: 193. Midnight Sun Elementary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Peak Charter School and Midnight Sun Elementary School rank in Alaska?
Discovery Peak Charter School is 32nd of 159 and Midnight Sun Elementary School is 89th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).