Houston High School vs Meadow Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 8.2 km 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
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 49 | #124 of 159 |
| National rank | #13950 of 16,910 | #37162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 337 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Big Lake | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 27.1).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Houston High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 65.9%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Houston High School is the larger school with 337 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 Houston High School better than Meadow Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Lakes Elementary ranks higher (32.1 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 Houston High School and Meadow Lakes Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston High School: 337. Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston High School and Meadow Lakes Elementary rank in Alaska?
Houston High School is 36th of 49 and Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).