Palmer High School vs Swanson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmer High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students
Swanson Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
348 students
| Measure | Palmer High School Palmer, Alaska | Swanson Elementary Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 49 | #40 of 159 |
| National rank | #11327 of 16,910 | #14942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 616 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swanson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 38.5).
- •Palmer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 47.7%).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 348.
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 Palmer High School better than Swanson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swanson Elementary ranks higher (64.8 vs 38.5 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 Palmer High School and Swanson Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer High School: 616. Swanson Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer High School and Swanson Elementary rank in Alaska?
Palmer High School is 23rd of 49 and Swanson Elementary is 40th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).