Cannon Helen C JHS vs Ward Gene ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannon Helen C JHS
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Ward Gene ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | Cannon Helen C JHS Las Vegas, Nevada | Ward Gene ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 106 | #347 of 408 |
| National rank | #14249 of 15,369 | #46894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 16.5).
- •Ward Gene ES does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Cannon Helen C JHS does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Ward Gene ES does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.2).
- •Cannon Helen C JHS is the larger school with 730 students compared with 599.
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 Cannon Helen C JHS better than Ward Gene ES?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cannon Helen C JHS and Ward Gene ES?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cannon Helen C JHS: 730. Ward Gene ES: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cannon Helen C JHS and Ward Gene ES rank in Nevada?
Cannon Helen C JHS is 69th of 106 and Ward Gene ES is 347th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).