Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science vs Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
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.
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
Henderson · Charter high · Grades 11–12
100 students
| Measure | Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science Henderson, Nevada | Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 106 | #1 of 98 |
| National rank | #12957 of 15,369 | #79 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 495 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 24.4).
- •Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 100%).
- •Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science is the larger school with 495 students compared with 100.
- •Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science is a public school while Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is a charter 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 Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science better than Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
On the Success Index (US), Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson ranks higher (93.9 vs 24.4 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 Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science: 495. Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson rank in Nevada?
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science is 55th of 106 and Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson is 1st of 98 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).