Houghtaling Elementary vs Schoenbar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.1 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
Schoenbar Middle School
Ketchikan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
252 students
| Measure | Houghtaling Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Schoenbar Middle School Ketchikan, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 159 | #6 of 31 |
| National rank | #30228 of 50,301 | #5747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 310 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Ketchikan | Ketchikan |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoenbar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 42.6).
- •Schoenbar Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Schoenbar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Schoenbar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 52.6%).
- •Houghtaling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Houghtaling Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 252.
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 Schoenbar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Schoenbar Middle School ranks higher (58.8 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 Schoenbar Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Ketchikan in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghtaling Elementary: 310. Schoenbar Middle School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghtaling Elementary and Schoenbar Middle School rank in Alaska?
Houghtaling Elementary is 104th of 159 and Schoenbar Middle School is 6th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).