For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school 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 school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Carson City, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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.
Best Public High Schools in Carson City, NV (2026-27)
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
Carson City, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
788 Fairview Dr.
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
3735 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 882-8200
Gr: 7-8
700 E Fifith Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 689-2500
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?
1 public high schools are located in Carson City.
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