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Wrangell City and Borough Schools & Education

School Score

76/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,133

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,745

School Score

76/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#5

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wrangell City and Borough

Measured School Summary

Wrangell City and Borough has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Wrangell City and Borough invests $19,133 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 35% above the Alaska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 39% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wrangell City and 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

3 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

76/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 29 Alaska counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

11.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$19,133

$5,388 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Wrangell City and Borough has 3 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 Wrangell City and 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

Wrangell City and 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

#5

of 29 Alaska counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above 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.

Wrangell Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

264 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Wrangell Public 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 Wrangell City and Borough?

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

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Wrangell City and 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.

A Complete K-12 Rural System

Wrangell City and Borough provides a structured education system through one elementary, one middle, and one high school. Together, these three institutions serve a total student body of 264 residents.

Dedicated Wrangell Public Schools

The Wrangell Public School District manages all educational facilities in the borough for its 264 students. The district maintains a traditional public school model with no charter schools currently operating in the area.

Small Classes in a Rural Hub

Students enjoy very small class sizes, with an average school enrollment of only 88 students. Evergreen Elementary is the largest campus with 130 children, while Stikine Middle School offers an even more intimate setting with 63 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Wrangell City and Borough

Reported Enrollment

264

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Wrangell City and Borough

Wrangell Public School District

3 schools
264 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Wrangell City and 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 3 of 3 matching schools

Evergreen Elementary

Wrangell Public School District

Wrangell, 99929 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary130 students

Wrangell High School

Wrangell Public School District

Wrangell, 99929 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High71 students

Stikine Middle School

Wrangell Public School District

Wrangell, 99929 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle63 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$19,133

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 Wrangell City and Borough?
Wrangell City and Borough has a school score of 76/100, which is a higher 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 Wrangell City and Borough?
The high school graduation rate in Wrangell City and Borough is 90.0%, which is above 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 Wrangell City and Borough spend per student?
Wrangell City and Borough spends $19,133 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 Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska?

Wrangell City and Borough provides a structured education system through one elementary, one middle, and one high school. Together, these three institutions serve a total student body of 264 residents.

What are the major school districts in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska?

The Wrangell Public School District manages all educational facilities in the borough for its 264 students. The district maintains a traditional public school model with no charter schools currently operating in the area.

What is the school experience like in Wrangell City and Borough?

Students enjoy very small class sizes, with an average school enrollment of only 88 students. Evergreen Elementary is the largest campus with 130 children, while Stikine Middle School offers an even more intimate setting with 63 students.

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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.