Billinghurst Middle School vs Darrel Swope Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nevada, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billinghurst Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
Darrel Swope Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,027 students
| Measure | Billinghurst Middle School Reno, Nevada | Darrel Swope Middle School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 106 | #3 of 106 |
| National rank | #5279 of 15,369 | #4815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 993 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darrel Swope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 60.9).
- •Darrel Swope Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Darrel Swope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Billinghurst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 27.9%).
- •Billinghurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 27.8).
- •Darrel Swope Middle School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 993.
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 Billinghurst Middle School better than Darrel Swope Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Darrel Swope Middle School ranks higher (63.0 vs 60.9 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 Billinghurst Middle School and Darrel Swope Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billinghurst Middle School: 993. Darrel Swope Middle School: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billinghurst Middle School and Darrel Swope Middle School rank in Nevada?
Billinghurst Middle School is 6th of 106 and Darrel Swope Middle School is 3rd of 106 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).