Homer High School vs Paul Banks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.3 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
Paul Banks Elementary
Homer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
189 students
| Measure | Homer High School Homer, Alaska | Paul Banks Elementary Homer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 49 | #42 of 159 |
| National rank | #6725 of 16,910 | #15393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 357 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Homer | Homer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Banks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.3).
- •Homer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 40.7%).
- •Paul Banks Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.8).
- •Homer High School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 189.
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 Paul Banks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Banks Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.3 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 Paul Banks Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Homer and Homer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer High School: 357. Paul Banks Elementary: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer High School and Paul Banks Elementary rank in Alaska?
Homer High School is 9th of 49 and Paul Banks Elementary is 42nd of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).