Midnight Sun Elementary School vs North Pole High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
North Pole · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
North Pole High School
North Pole · Public high · Grades 9–12
695 students
| Measure | Midnight Sun Elementary School North Pole, Alaska | North Pole High School North Pole, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 159 | #35 of 49 |
| National rank | #25835 of 50,301 | #13053 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 322 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 17% |
| city | North Pole | North Pole |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 31.3).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 17%).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •North Pole High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 36%).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.4).
- •North Pole High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 322.
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 Midnight Sun Elementary School better than North Pole High School?
On the Success Index (US), Midnight Sun Elementary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 31.3 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 Midnight Sun Elementary School and North Pole High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between North Pole and North Pole in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midnight Sun Elementary School: 322. North Pole High School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midnight Sun Elementary School and North Pole High School rank in Alaska?
Midnight Sun Elementary School is 89th of 159 and North Pole High School is 35th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).