Houghtaling Elementary vs Mendenhall River Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 382 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghtaling Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
| Measure | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Mendenhall River Community School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 159 | #83 of 159 |
| National rank | #30228 of 50,301 | #24213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 310 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Ketchikan | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall River Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 42.6).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 52.6%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.1).
- •Houghtaling Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 308.
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 Houghtaling Elementary better than Mendenhall River Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall River Community School ranks higher (51.4 vs 42.6 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 Houghtaling Elementary and Mendenhall River Community School?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Mendenhall River Community School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghtaling Elementary and Mendenhall River Community School rank in Alaska?
Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 and Mendenhall River Community School is 83rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).