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Bristol Bay Borough Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

70.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

70.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,316

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,745

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#18

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bristol Bay Borough

Measured School Summary

Bristol Bay Borough has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 70.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Bristol Bay Borough invests $22,316 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% below the Alaska average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 62% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bristol Bay Borough before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.

Completion

70.9%

8.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$22,316

$8,571 above the state average

School coverage

4

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Bristol Bay Borough has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Bristol Bay Borough school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Bristol Bay Borough has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#18

of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Bristol Bay Borough School District

Elementary and high visible

121 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 1

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Bristol Bay Borough School District is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bristol Bay Borough?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Targeted education in a small borough

Four public schools serve 126 total students within this small borough. The infrastructure includes one elementary school, one high school, and two specialized 'other' facilities across a single local district.

Bristol Bay Borough School District focus

The primary district manages three schools and 121 students, ensuring localized control of education. No charter schools operate in the borough, concentrating all resources into the main public system.

Tight-knit rural learning environments

All schools are rural and average only 32 students each, creating a highly personal classroom experience. Naknek Elementary is the largest school with 69 students, while the local correspondence school serves just 3 pupils.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Bristol Bay Borough

Reported Enrollment

126

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other2

1 School District in Bristol Bay Borough

Bristol Bay Borough School District

3 schools
121 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Bristol Bay Borough

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Naknek Elementary

Bristol Bay Borough School District

Naknek, 99633 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary69 students

Bristol Bay Middle/High School

Bristol Bay Borough School District

Naknek, 99633 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High49 students

Lakeview Home School

Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

King Salmon, 99613 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other5 students

Bristol Bay Correspondence

Bristol Bay Borough School District

Naknek, 99633 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other3 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$22,316

State avg $13,745

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alaska counties have the highest graduation rates?
Aleutians West Census Area (95.0%), Chugach Census Area (95.0%), and Petersburg Borough (95.0%) currently lead Alaska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Alaska?
Across Alaska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,745. The highest current county values are Bristol Bay Borough ($22,316), Aleutians East Borough ($20,268), and Nome Census Area ($20,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bristol Bay Borough?
Bristol Bay Borough has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bristol Bay Borough?
The high school graduation rate in Bristol Bay Borough is 70.9%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bristol Bay Borough spend per student?
Bristol Bay Borough spends $22,316 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska?

Four public schools serve 126 total students within this small borough. The infrastructure includes one elementary school, one high school, and two specialized 'other' facilities across a single local district.

What are the major school districts in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska?

The primary district manages three schools and 121 students, ensuring localized control of education. No charter schools operate in the borough, concentrating all resources into the main public system.

What is the school experience like in Bristol Bay Borough?

All schools are rural and average only 32 students each, creating a highly personal classroom experience. Naknek Elementary is the largest school with 69 students, while the local correspondence school serves just 3 pupils.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.