Lake Hood Elementary vs Romig Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Hood Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
185 students
Romig Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students
| Measure | Lake Hood Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Romig Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 159 | #12 of 31 |
| National rank | #36375 of 50,301 | #8515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 185 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Romig Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 33.3).
- •Romig Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Romig Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Romig Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 53%).
- •Lake Hood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.1).
- •Romig Middle School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 185.
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 Lake Hood Elementary better than Romig Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Romig Middle School ranks higher (46.0 vs 33.3 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 Lake Hood Elementary and Romig Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Hood Elementary: 185. Romig Middle School: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Hood Elementary and Romig Middle School rank in Alaska?
Lake Hood Elementary is 123rd of 159 and Romig Middle School is 12th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).