Kodiak High School vs Palmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alaska, United States, 461 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kodiak High School
Kodiak · Public high · Grades 9–12
579 students
Palmer High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students
| Measure | Kodiak High School Kodiak, Alaska | Palmer High School Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 49 | #23 of 49 |
| National rank | #12435 of 16,910 | #11327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 579 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Kodiak | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.0).
- •Kodiak High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Kodiak High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Palmer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 68.6%).
- •Palmer High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 579.
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 Kodiak High School better than Palmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.0 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 Kodiak High School and Palmer High School?
About 461 km in a straight line, between Kodiak and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kodiak High School: 579. Palmer High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kodiak High School and Palmer High School rank in Alaska?
Kodiak High School is 29th of 49 and Palmer High School is 23rd of 49 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).