For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 5,842 students in Nye County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Nye County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
27 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
5,842 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Nye County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Graduation Rate
81%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
68 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,919 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
44%
# Black Students
237 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
3,099 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
53%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
419 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
403
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
430
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
402
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
422
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
418
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
438
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
469
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
422
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
452
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
443
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
445
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
16
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,137 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,266 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,137
$11,955
Spending / Student
$12,266
$12,116
Best Nye County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duckwater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 482-6644
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 482-6644
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gabbs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gabbs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Duckwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277
Grades: PK-5
| 3 students
Rank: #55.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Beatty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 26 students
Rank: #77.
Floyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6181 S Jane Ave
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Manse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4881 N Lola Ln
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1010.
Hafen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7120 S Hafen Ranch Rd
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Round Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
J G Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1313.
Tonopah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #1515.
Tonopah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #1616.
Beatty High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ave
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #1717.
Round Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #1818.
Pahrump Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #1919.
Gabbs High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Round Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tonopah High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #2222.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #2323.
Beatty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #2424.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #2525.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Grades: PK
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncsd Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nye County School District?
Nye County School District manages 27 public schools serving 5,842 students.
What is the rank of Nye County School District?
Nye County School District is ranked #16 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nye County School District?
53% of Nye County School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nye County School District?
Nye County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Nye County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,266 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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