Desert Skies Middle School vs John Bohach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Skies Middle School
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
John Bohach Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
| Measure | Desert Skies Middle School Sun Valley, Nevada | John Bohach Elementary School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 106 | #54 of 408 |
| National rank | #15188 of 15,369 | #20334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 875 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Sun Valley | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Bohach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 8.7).
- •John Bohach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 100%).
- •Desert Skies Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.4).
- •Desert Skies Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 686.
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 Skies Middle School better than John Bohach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Bohach Elementary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 8.7 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 Skies Middle School and John Bohach Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Skies Middle School: 875. John Bohach Elementary School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Skies Middle School and John Bohach Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Desert Skies Middle School is 96th of 106 and John Bohach Elementary School is 54th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).