Nevada State High School Southwest vs Tanaka Wayne N ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.7 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
Tanaka Wayne N ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | Nevada State High School Southwest Las Vegas, Nevada | Tanaka Wayne N ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 98 | #152 of 408 |
| National rank | #3057 of 16,910 | #31625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 145 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| 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 40.5).
- •Nevada State High School Southwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 100%).
- •Tanaka Wayne N ES is the larger school with 728 students compared with 145.
- •Nevada State High School Southwest is a charter school while Tanaka Wayne N ES 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 Tanaka Wayne N ES?
On the Success Index (US), Nevada State High School Southwest ranks higher (71.0 vs 40.5 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 Tanaka Wayne N ES?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nevada State High School Southwest: 145. Tanaka Wayne N ES: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nevada State High School Southwest and Tanaka Wayne N ES rank in Nevada?
Nevada State High School Southwest is 10th of 98 and Tanaka Wayne N ES is 152nd of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).