Randy Smith Middle School vs Ryan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Randy Smith Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Ryan Middle School
Fairbanks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Randy Smith Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska | Ryan Middle School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 31 | #20 of 31 |
| National rank | #6199 of 15,369 | #11341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randy Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 32.8).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Randy Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 48.6%).
- •Ryan Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.2).
- •Ryan Middle School is the larger school with 463 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 Randy Smith Middle School better than Ryan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Randy Smith Middle School ranks higher (56.7 vs 32.8 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 Randy Smith Middle School and Ryan Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Randy Smith Middle School: 413. Ryan Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Randy Smith Middle School and Ryan Middle School rank in Alaska?
Randy Smith Middle School is 9th of 31 and Ryan Middle School is 20th of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).