Gladys Jung Elementary vs Houghtaling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1850 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Jung Elementary
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
309 students
Houghtaling Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
| Measure | Gladys Jung Elementary Bethel, Alaska | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 159 | #104 of 159 |
| National rank | #47632 of 50,301 | #30228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 309 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Bethel | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghtaling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 15.0).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 82.5%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Houghtaling Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 309.
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 Gladys Jung Elementary better than Houghtaling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houghtaling Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 15.0 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 Gladys Jung Elementary and Houghtaling Elementary?
About 1850 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Jung Elementary: 309. Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Jung Elementary and Houghtaling Elementary rank in Alaska?
Gladys Jung Elementary is 152nd of 159 and Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).