Huffman Elementary vs South Anchorage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students
South Anchorage High School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
| Measure | Huffman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | South Anchorage High School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 159 | #10 of 49 |
| National rank | #10005 of 50,301 | #6740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 268 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huffman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 56.3).
- •Huffman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Huffman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •South Anchorage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 17.2%).
- •Huffman Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.9).
- •South Anchorage High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 268.
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 Huffman Elementary better than South Anchorage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Huffman Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 56.3 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 Huffman Elementary and South Anchorage High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman Elementary: 268. South Anchorage High School: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman Elementary and South Anchorage High School rank in Alaska?
Huffman Elementary is 16th of 159 and South Anchorage High School is 10th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).