Larson Elementary vs Wasilla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larson Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Wasilla High School
Wasilla · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students
| Measure | Larson Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Wasilla High School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 159 | #30 of 49 |
| National rank | #22436 of 50,301 | #12671 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Larson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 33.0).
- •Larson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Larson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Wasilla High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 47%).
- •Larson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.1).
- •Wasilla High School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 319.
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 Larson Elementary better than Wasilla High School?
On the Success Index (US), Larson Elementary ranks higher (53.9 vs 33.0 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 Larson Elementary and Wasilla High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larson Elementary: 319. Wasilla High School: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larson Elementary and Wasilla High School rank in Alaska?
Larson Elementary is 74th of 159 and Wasilla High School is 30th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).