Carson Middle School vs Jacks Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Middle School
Carson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Carson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Carson Middle School Carson City, Nevada | Jacks Valley Elementary School Carson City, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 106 | #85 of 408 |
| National rank | #12920 of 15,369 | #24135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 833 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 43% |
| city | Carson City | Carson City |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacks Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 24.6).
- •Jacks Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Jacks Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Jacks Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 100%).
- •Jacks Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.7).
- •Carson Middle School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 364.
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 Carson Middle School better than Jacks Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacks Valley Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 24.6 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 Carson Middle School and Jacks Valley Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Carson City and Carson City in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Middle School: 833. Jacks Valley Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Middle School and Jacks Valley Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Carson Middle School is 52nd of 106 and Jacks Valley Elementary School is 85th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).