Homer High School vs Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer High School
Homer · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
Houston High School
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Homer High School Homer, Alaska | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 49 | #36 of 49 |
| National rank | #6725 of 16,910 | #13950 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Homer | Big Lake |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 27.1).
- •Homer High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Homer High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Homer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.8).
- •Homer High School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 337.
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 Homer High School better than Houston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer High School ranks higher (56.3 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 Homer High School and Houston High School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Homer and Big Lake in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer High School: 357. Houston High School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer High School and Houston High School rank in Alaska?
Homer High School is 9th of 49 and Houston High School is 36th of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).