Heckethorn Howard E ES vs Shadow Ridge HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckethorn Howard E ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
Shadow Ridge HS
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,922 students
| Measure | Heckethorn Howard E ES Las Vegas, Nevada | Shadow Ridge HS Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 408 | #52 of 98 |
| National rank | #24202 of 50,301 | #14700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 778 | 2,922 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 2,922 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 25% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 23.4).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on math proficiency (65% vs 25%).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 24.4).
- •Shadow Ridge HS is the larger school with 2,922 students compared with 778.
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 Heckethorn Howard E ES better than Shadow Ridge HS?
On the Success Index (US), Heckethorn Howard E ES ranks higher (51.4 vs 23.4 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 Heckethorn Howard E ES and Shadow Ridge HS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heckethorn Howard E ES: 778. Shadow Ridge HS: 2,922. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heckethorn Howard E ES and Shadow Ridge HS rank in Nevada?
Heckethorn Howard E ES is 87th of 408 and Shadow Ridge HS is 52nd of 98 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).