Houston High School vs Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 7.2 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
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students
| Measure | Houston High School Big Lake, Alaska | Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 49 | #38 of 159 |
| National rank | #13950 of 16,910 | #14411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 337 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Big Lake | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 27.1).
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Houston High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 23.6).
- •Houston High School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 189.
- •Houston High School is a public school while Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks higher (65.6 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston High School: 337. Midnight Sun Family Learning Center: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston High School and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center rank in Alaska?
Houston High School is 36th of 49 and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 38th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).