For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,470 students in Carson City, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Carson City, NV are Pioneer Academy and Carson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Carson City, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carson High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Carson City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Carson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 N. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 283-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,275 students
Carson City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Gleason Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
604 West Musser Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6361
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Murphy/bernardini Juvenile Detention (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1545 W 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 123-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carson City, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Carson City, NV include Pioneer Academy and Carson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carson City?
2 public high schools are located in Carson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carson City include: Pioneer Academy vs. Carson High School, Carson High School vs. Pioneer Academy
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