Desert Oasis HS vs Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Oasis HS
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,300 students
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,313 students
| Measure | Desert Oasis HS Las Vegas, Nevada | Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 98 | #25 of 106 |
| National rank | #15154 of 16,910 | #9352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,300 | 1,313 |
| Enrollment | 3,300 | 1,313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 48% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 20.7).
- •Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.0).
- •Desert Oasis HS is the larger school with 3,300 students compared with 1,313.
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 Oasis HS better than Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS?
On the Success Index (US), Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS ranks higher (42.2 vs 20.7 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 Desert Oasis HS and Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Oasis HS: 3,300. Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS: 1,313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Oasis HS and Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS rank in Nevada?
Desert Oasis HS is 60th of 98 and Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS is 25th of 106 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).