Nye School District

Military Circle
Ton0pah, NV 89049
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,857 students in Nye 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 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 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
28 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
5,857 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Nye 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.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#17 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Nye  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nye  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nye  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nye  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Nye  School District and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
68 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,919 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
45%
# Black Students
237 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
3,114 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
53%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
419 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
8%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
233
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
403
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
433
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
404
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
423
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
423
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
438
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
470
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
423
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
454
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
443
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
445
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
16
1,041

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,106 is higher than the state median of $11,953. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,234 is higher than the state median of $12,114. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$5,795 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Nye  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$72 MM
$5,873 MM
This chart displays total spending of Nye  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,106
$11,953
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Nye  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,234
$12,114
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Nye  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Nye School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gabbs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gabbs Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Beatty Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6181 S Jane Ave
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4889
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Manse Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4881 N Lola Ln
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Hafen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7120 S Hafen Ranch Rd
Pahrump, NV 89061
(775) 751-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Round Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2236
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
J G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E Jack Rabbit St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-6619
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1111.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 N Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #1313.
Tonopah Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1414.
Beatty High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Ave
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1515.
Round Mountain Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #1616.
Pahrump Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #1717.
Gabbs High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Round Mountain High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Tonopah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #2020.
Pathways Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
Beatty Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #2222.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #2323.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
1521 E Idaho St
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7892
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncsd Adult Education
Alternative School
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nye School District?
Nye School District manages 25 public schools serving 5,857 students.
What is the rank of Nye School District?
Nye 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 School District?
53% of Nye 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 School District?
Nye School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Nye School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,234 is higher than the state median of $12,114. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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