For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 461 students in White Pine County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in White Pine County, NV are Steptoe Valley High School, White Pine High School and Lund High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Pine County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in White Pine County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
White Pine County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Pine High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 White Pine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
White Pine High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Lund High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
White Pine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0277
Grades: PK-5
| 3 students
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 482-6644
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 482-6644
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
509 Duckwater Falls Rd.
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0126
Duckwater, NV 89314
(775) 863-0126
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1135 Ave C
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountain High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4569 North State Route 490
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2244
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Steptoe Valley Adult Ed High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 738-7182
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in White Pine County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in White Pine County, NV include Steptoe Valley High School, White Pine High School and Lund High School.
How many public high schools are located in White Pine County?
3 public high schools are located in White Pine County.
What is the racial composition of students in White Pine County?
White Pine County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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