Goose Bay Elementary vs Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goose Bay Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
305 students
Houston High School
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Goose Bay Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 159 | #36 of 49 |
| National rank | #16249 of 50,301 | #13950 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Wasilla | Big Lake |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goose Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 27.1).
- •Goose Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 61.1%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Houston High School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 305.
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 Goose Bay Elementary better than Houston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Goose Bay Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 27.1 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 Goose Bay Elementary and Houston High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Big Lake in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goose Bay Elementary: 305. Houston High School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goose Bay Elementary and Houston High School rank in Alaska?
Goose Bay Elementary is 48th of 159 and Houston High School is 36th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).