Top Rankings
Humboldt County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,311 students in Humboldt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Humboldt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
14 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
3,311 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Humboldt County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Graduation Rate
94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
135 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,228 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
44%
# Black Students
26 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,802 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
54%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
135
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
232
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
248
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
271
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
288
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,062 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,839 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,062
$11,955
Spending / Student
$14,839
$12,116
Best Humboldt County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdermitt High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Denio
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Juniper Dr. / Box Butte 7
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Kings River
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Orovada School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Kings River Ranch Rd. / Box Bu
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Paradise Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Bridge St / Box Butte 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Winnemucca Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
French Ford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Grades: 5-6
| 480 students
Rank: #99.
Grass Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #1010.
Winnemucca Grammar School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
Albert M. Lowry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Adult Education Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humboldt County School District?
Humboldt County School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,311 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt County School District?
Humboldt County School District is ranked #10 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County School District?
54% of Humboldt County School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt County School District?
Humboldt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Humboldt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,839 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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