Alpine Academy High School vs Lou Mendive Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Academy High School
Sparks · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students
Lou Mendive Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
| Measure | Alpine Academy High School Sparks, Nevada | Lou Mendive Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 98 | #13 of 106 |
| National rank | #4050 of 16,910 | #7147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 46% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 52.2).
- •Alpine Academy High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 46%).
- •Alpine Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 59%).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.4).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 224.
- •Alpine Academy High School is a charter school while Lou Mendive Middle School 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 Alpine Academy High School better than Lou Mendive Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Academy High School ranks higher (67.0 vs 52.2 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 Alpine Academy High School and Lou Mendive Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Academy High School: 224. Lou Mendive Middle School: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Academy High School and Lou Mendive Middle School rank in Nevada?
Alpine Academy High School is 13th of 98 and Lou Mendive Middle School is 13th of 106 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).