Sierra Nevada Academy Charter vs William Obrien Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
William Obrien Middle School
Reno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Sierra Nevada Academy Charter Reno, Nevada | William Obrien Middle School Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 408 | #95 of 106 |
| National rank | #43811 of 50,301 | #15186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 41.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 16% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 8.8).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •William Obrien Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 41.8).
- •William Obrien Middle School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 251.
- •Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is a charter school while William Obrien Middle School 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter better than William Obrien Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Nevada Academy Charter ranks higher (21.7 vs 8.8 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 Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and William Obrien Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter: 251. William Obrien Middle School: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Nevada Academy Charter and William Obrien Middle School rank in Nevada?
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter is 297th of 408 and William Obrien Middle School is 95th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).