Best Schools in Sparks, NV
Sparks, NV has a total of 66 schools including 13 high schools, 14 middle schools and 39 elementary schools. A total of 41,055 students attend Sparks, NV schools. On average, schools in Sparks score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sparks don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Sparks, NV
Sparks, NV has 13 high schools with 16,203 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sparks score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sparks don't meet expectations.
1. Reno High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Damonte Ranch High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
3. Virginia City High School
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Storey County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 150 Students
4. Edward C. Reed High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2144 Students
5. Pershing County High School
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Pershing County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
6. Spanish Springs High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2057 Students
7. Earl Wooster High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
8. North Valleys High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2432 Students
9. Alpine Academy High School
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State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
10. Sparks High School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1311 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sparks, NV
Sparks, NV has 14 middle schools with 10,051 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sparks score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sparks meet expectations.
1. Darrel Swope Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
2. Kendyl Depoali Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
3. Sky Ranch Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1289 Students
4. Yvonne Shaw Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
5. Billinghurst Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 912 Students
6. Virginia City Middle School
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Storey County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
7. Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
8. Lou Mendive Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
9. Pershing County Middle School
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Pershing County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
10. William Obrien Middle School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sparks, NV
Sparks, NV has 39 elementary schools with 14,801 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sparks score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sparks don't meet expectations.
1. Van Gorder Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
2. John Bohach Elementary School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 811 Students
3. Bud Beasley Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
4. Brown Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
5. Alyce Taylor Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
6. Spanish Springs Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
7. Florence Drake Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
8. Jesse Hall Elementary School
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
9. Verdi Elementary
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Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
10. Hillside Elementary School
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Storey County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sparks, NV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sparks, NV has a total population of 113,683 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sparks, 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 Sparks, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sparks, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sparks, 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 Sparks, NV Internet Health Assessment.
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