Houston High School vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 385 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston High School
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska | Houston Middle School Houston, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 49 | #24 of 31 |
| National rank | #13950 of 16,910 | #12967 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Big Lake | Houston |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 24.4).
- •Houston Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Houston High School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 318.
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 Houston High School better than Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Houston High School ranks higher (27.1 vs 24.4 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 Houston High School and Houston Middle School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Big Lake and Houston in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston High School: 337. Houston Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston High School and Houston Middle School rank in Alaska?
Houston High School is 36th of 49 and Houston Middle School is 24th of 31 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).