For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,470 students in Carson City, NV.
The top-ranked public high school in Carson City, NV is 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 20% (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 88%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carson High School, with 90% 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carson City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson High School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 9-12
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 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
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