Cold Springs Middle School vs Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Springs Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Cold Springs Middle School Reno, Nevada | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 106 | #297 of 408 |
| National rank | #13009 of 15,369 | #43811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 612 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 41.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 21.7).
- •Cold Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Cold Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (26.6 vs 41.8).
- •Cold Springs Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 251.
- •Cold Springs Middle School is a public school while Sierra Nevada Academy Charter 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 Cold Springs Middle School better than Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Springs Middle School ranks higher (24.1 vs 21.7 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 Cold Springs Middle School and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Springs Middle School: 612. Sierra Nevada Academy Charter: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Springs Middle School and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter rank in Nevada?
Cold Springs Middle School is 57th of 106 and Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is 297th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).