Kenai Middle School vs Randy Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 509 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenai Middle School
Kenai · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Randy Smith Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Kenai Middle School Kenai, Alaska | Randy Smith Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 31 | #9 of 31 |
| National rank | #7999 of 15,369 | #6199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| city | Kenai | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randy Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 48.4).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 43.4%).
- •Kenai Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Randy Smith Middle School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 408.
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 Kenai Middle School better than Randy Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Randy Smith Middle School ranks higher (56.7 vs 48.4 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 Kenai Middle School and Randy Smith Middle School?
About 509 km in a straight line, between Kenai and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenai Middle School: 408. Randy Smith Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenai Middle School and Randy Smith Middle School rank in Alaska?
Kenai Middle School is 11th of 31 and Randy Smith Middle School is 9th of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).