For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 565 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, NV are Denio, Kings River and Orovada School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Humboldt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leighton Hall (Dentention Center) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
737 Fairgrounds Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, NV include Denio, Kings River and Orovada School.
How many public middle schools are located in Humboldt County?
6 public middle schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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