Lathrop High School vs Randy Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students
Randy Smith Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Lathrop High School Fairbanks, Alaska | Randy Smith Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 49 | #9 of 31 |
| National rank | #11479 of 16,910 | #6199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 788 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randy Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 37.9).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 32.2%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.5).
- •Lathrop High School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 413.
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 Lathrop High School better than Randy Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Randy Smith Middle School ranks higher (56.7 vs 37.9 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 Lathrop High School and Randy Smith Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lathrop High School: 788. Randy Smith Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lathrop High School and Randy Smith Middle School rank in Alaska?
Lathrop High School is 25th of 49 and Randy Smith Middle School is 9th of 31 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).