Best Schools in South Central, Reno, NV
South Central, Reno, NV has 18 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,237 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in South Central don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Central, Reno, NV
The top high schools in South Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coral Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Reno High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
3. Damonte Ranch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
4. Earl Wooster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Central, Reno, NV
The top middle schools in South Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darrel Swope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
2. E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
3. Edward L. Pine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Central, Reno, NV
The top elementary schools in South Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jessie Beck Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
2. Caughlin Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
3. Coral Academy Elementary-south
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
4. Huffaker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
5. Anderson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
6. Roger Corbett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
7. Donner Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
8. Echo Loder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
9. Bailey Charter School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 177 Students
10. Brookfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookfield School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Central, Reno, NV
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Central, Reno, NV has a total population of 31,434 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Central, Reno, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Central, Reno, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
52.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Central, Reno, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Central, Reno, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Central, Reno, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Central, Reno, NV
How many schools are in South Central, Reno, NV?
South Central, Reno, NV has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,237 students in total.
How do schools in South Central perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in South Central score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in South Central don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Central?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations