Desert Heights Elementary vs William Obrien Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Heights Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
William Obrien Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Desert Heights Elementary Reno, Nevada | William Obrien Middle School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 408 | #95 of 106 |
| National rank | #48990 of 50,301 | #15186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.6 vs 8.8).
- •Desert Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •William Obrien Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Desert Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.8).
- •William Obrien Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 474.
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 Desert Heights Elementary better than William Obrien Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Heights Elementary ranks higher (11.6 vs 8.8 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 Desert Heights Elementary and William Obrien Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Heights Elementary: 474. William Obrien Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Heights Elementary and William Obrien Middle School rank in Nevada?
Desert Heights Elementary is 379th of 408 and William Obrien Middle School is 95th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).