Nevada State High School Southwest vs Sierra Vista HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nevada, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nevada State High School Southwest
Las Vegas · Charter high · Grades 11–12
145 students
Sierra Vista HS
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,255 students
| Measure | Nevada State High School Southwest Las Vegas, Nevada | Sierra Vista HS Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 98 | #69 of 98 |
| National rank | #3057 of 16,910 | #15675 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 145 | 3,255 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 3,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nevada State High School Southwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 17.6).
- •Nevada State High School Southwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 100%).
- •Sierra Vista HS is the larger school with 3,255 students compared with 145.
- •Nevada State High School Southwest is a charter school while Sierra Vista HS 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 Nevada State High School Southwest better than Sierra Vista HS?
On the Success Index (US), Nevada State High School Southwest ranks higher (71.0 vs 17.6 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 Nevada State High School Southwest and Sierra Vista HS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nevada State High School Southwest: 145. Sierra Vista HS: 3,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nevada State High School Southwest and Sierra Vista HS rank in Nevada?
Nevada State High School Southwest is 10th of 98 and Sierra Vista HS is 69th of 98 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).