Damonte Ranch High School vs Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damonte Ranch High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students
Nick Poulakidas Elementary School
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Damonte Ranch High School Reno, Nevada | Nick Poulakidas Elementary School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 98 | #23 of 408 |
| National rank | #8230 of 16,910 | #13848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,738 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,738 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nick Poulakidas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 50.6).
- •Nick Poulakidas Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 31.6%).
- •Nick Poulakidas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.8).
- •Damonte Ranch High School is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 487.
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 Damonte Ranch High School better than Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nick Poulakidas Elementary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 50.6 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 Damonte Ranch High School and Nick Poulakidas Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damonte Ranch High School: 1,738. Nick Poulakidas Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damonte Ranch High School and Nick Poulakidas Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Damonte Ranch High School is 25th of 98 and Nick Poulakidas Elementary School is 23rd of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).