Eagle River High School vs Gruening 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.
Eagle River High School
Eagle River · Public high · Grades 9–12
771 students
Gruening Middle School
Eagle River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
| Measure | Eagle River High School Eagle River, Alaska | Gruening Middle School Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 49 | #7 of 31 |
| National rank | #6204 of 16,910 | #5798 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 771 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| city | Eagle River | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.4 vs 58.5).
- •Eagle River High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Gruening Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Eagle River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 19.6%).
- •Eagle River High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 28.5).
- •Gruening Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 771.
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 Eagle River High School better than Gruening 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 Eagle River High School and Gruening Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle River High School: 771. Gruening Middle School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle River High School and Gruening Middle School rank in Alaska?
Eagle River High School is 8th of 49 and Gruening Middle School is 7th of 31 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).