Nome Public Schools School District
School District · Nome, Alaska
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,174
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,174
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Nome Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nome Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Anvil City Science Academy
Nome · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
Nome · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nome Elementary
Nome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#32 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,174
$514 vs Alaska median
District size
710 students
Typical than Alaska median
The short answer
Nome Public Schools ranks #32 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Nome Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Anvil City Science Academy (6.8/10), Nome-beltz Middle/high (5.7/10), and Nome Elementary (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Nome Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anvil City Science Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Nome-beltz Middle/high | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Nome Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nome Public Schools
Nome Public Schools is a Nome, Alaska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 710 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $25,174 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Nome Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Anvil City Science Academy, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Nome Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nome Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nome Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Nome Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Nome
- Total Enrollment
- 710
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nome Public Schools?
Nome Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nome Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Nome Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nome Public Schools?
Nome Public Schools spends $25,174 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nome Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nome Public Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nome Public Schools?
Anvil City Science Academy is the highest-rated school in Nome Public Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Nome Public Schools?
Across schools in Nome Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nome Public Schools compare to other districts in Alaska?
Nome Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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