June Nelson Elementary vs Kotzebue Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 53 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
June Nelson Elementary
Kotzebue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Kotzebue Middle/High School
Kotzebue · Public high · Grades 6–12
299 students
| Measure | June Nelson Elementary Kotzebue, Alaska | Kotzebue Middle/High School Kotzebue, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 159 | #44 of 49 |
| National rank | #47252 of 50,301 | #15487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 302 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Kotzebue | Kotzebue |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kotzebue Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 15.8).
- •June Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Kotzebue Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •June Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 84.3%).
- •June Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •June Nelson Elementary is the larger school with 302 students compared with 299.
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 June Nelson Elementary better than Kotzebue Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kotzebue Middle/High School ranks higher (18.8 vs 15.8 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 June Nelson Elementary and Kotzebue Middle/High School?
About 53 m in a straight line, between Kotzebue and Kotzebue in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
June Nelson Elementary: 302. Kotzebue Middle/High School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do June Nelson Elementary and Kotzebue Middle/High School rank in Alaska?
June Nelson Elementary is 151st of 159 and Kotzebue Middle/High School is 44th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).