Top 3 Best Lander County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 619 students in Lander County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain High School and Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Lander County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 8-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lander County, NV

Lander County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 4-6
| 212 students
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Grades: PK-1
| 229 students
Box Butte 1300
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lander County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain High School and Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lander County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

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