Nevada City School of the Arts vs Nevada Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nevada City School of the Arts
Nevada City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
Nevada Union High
Grass Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,561 students
| Measure | Nevada City School of the Arts Nevada City, California | Nevada Union High Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1823 of 5,693 | #276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24280 of 50,301 | #6466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,561 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | Nevada City | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nevada Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 51.3).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Nevada Union High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Nevada Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 43%).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •Nevada Union High is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 477.
- •Nevada City School of the Arts is a charter school while Nevada Union High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nevada City School of the Arts better than Nevada Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Nevada Union High ranks higher (57.4 vs 51.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nevada City School of the Arts and Nevada Union High?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nevada City School of the Arts: 477. Nevada Union High: 1,561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nevada City School of the Arts and Nevada Union High rank in California?
Nevada City School of the Arts is 1823rd of 5,693 and Nevada Union High is 276th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).