For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,097 students in Elko County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Elko County, NV are Carlin High School, Jackpot High School and Spring Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Elko County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Elko County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spring Creek High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elko County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carlin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #44.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Elko High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Grades: K-12
| 223 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Owyhee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #99.
West Wendover High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Elko County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elko Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
777 Country Club Drive
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1742
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Juvenile Detention (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
665 West Silve Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 777-1753
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Petan Ranch
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Tuscarora, NV 89834
(775) 756-5562
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elko County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Elko County, NV include Carlin High School, Jackpot High School and Spring Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elko County, NV?
10 public high schools are located in Elko County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County, NV?
Elko County, NV public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
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