Edward C. Reed High School vs Katherine Dunn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward C. Reed High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,092 students
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Edward C. Reed High School Sparks, Nevada | Katherine Dunn Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 98 | #255 of 408 |
| National rank | #11785 of 16,910 | #41140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,092 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward C. Reed High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 25.9).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Edward C. Reed High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.3).
- •Edward C. Reed High School is the larger school with 2,092 students compared with 462.
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 Edward C. Reed High School better than Katherine Dunn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edward C. Reed High School ranks higher (36.7 vs 25.9 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 Edward C. Reed High School and Katherine Dunn Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward C. Reed High School: 2,092. Katherine Dunn Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward C. Reed High School and Katherine Dunn Elementary rank in Nevada?
Edward C. Reed High School is 36th of 98 and Katherine Dunn Elementary is 255th of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).