Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS vs White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Las Vegas · Charter high · Grades 6–12
270 students
White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,501 students
| Measure | Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS Las Vegas, Nevada | White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 98 | #43 of 106 |
| National rank | #9854 of 16,910 | #11914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 1,501 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 1,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| city | Las Vegas | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 30.1).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.5).
- •White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 270.
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS is a charter school while White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS better than White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS ranks higher (44.3 vs 30.1 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 Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS and White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS: 270. White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS: 1,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS and White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS rank in Nevada?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS is 29th of 98 and White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is 43rd of 106 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).