Alice Maxwell Elementary vs Sparks High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Maxwell Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Sparks High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
| Measure | Alice Maxwell Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Sparks High School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 408 | #91 of 98 |
| National rank | #35946 of 50,301 | #16813 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 8% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Maxwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 5.7).
- •Alice Maxwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 8%).
- •Alice Maxwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 15%).
- •Alice Maxwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.5).
- •Sparks High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 368.
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 Alice Maxwell Elementary better than Sparks High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Maxwell Elementary ranks higher (33.9 vs 5.7 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 Alice Maxwell Elementary and Sparks High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Maxwell Elementary: 368. Sparks High School: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Maxwell Elementary and Sparks High School rank in Nevada?
Alice Maxwell Elementary is 193rd of 408 and Sparks High School is 91st of 98 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).