Alice Smith Elementary vs William Obrien Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Smith Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
William Obrien Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Alice Smith Elementary Reno, Nevada | William Obrien Middle School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 408 | #95 of 106 |
| National rank | #43626 of 50,301 | #15186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 16% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 8.8).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 16%).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.8).
- •William Obrien Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 512.
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 Smith Elementary better than William Obrien Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Smith Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 8.8 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 Smith Elementary and William Obrien Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Smith Elementary: 512. William Obrien Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Smith Elementary and William Obrien Middle School rank in Nevada?
Alice Smith Elementary is 292nd of 408 and William Obrien Middle School is 95th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).