Wrangell City and Borough Schools & Education
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Wrangell City and Borough
Wrangell Public School District
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 dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Record | Wrangell Public School District | Wrangell, 99929Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 130 |
| Wrangell High School | Record | Wrangell Public School District | Wrangell, 99929Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 71 |
| Stikine Middle School | Record | Wrangell Public School District | Wrangell, 99929Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 63 |
Evergreen Elementary
Wrangell Public School District
Wrangell, 99929 / Rural: Remote
Wrangell High School
Wrangell Public School District
Wrangell, 99929 / Rural: Remote
Stikine Middle School
Wrangell Public School District
Wrangell, 99929 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$19,133
State avg $13,745
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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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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.