For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 294 students in Lander County, NV.
The top ranked public high school in Lander County, NV is Battle Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Lander County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Battle Mountain High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lander County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battle Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 8-12
| 294 students
Lander County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 4-6
| 212 students
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Grades: PK-1
| 229 students
Box Butte 1300
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lander County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Lander County, NV include Battle Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lander County?
1 public high schools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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