For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,349 students in Humboldt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Humboldt School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
15 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
3,349 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Humboldt School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
45%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
53%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,891 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,670 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,891
$12,085
Spending / Student
$14,670
$12,248
Best Humboldt School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Bridge St Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Gr: 7-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Gr: 5-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Adult Education Program
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District manages 15 public schools serving 3,349 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District is ranked #10 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt School District?
53% of Humboldt School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Humboldt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,670 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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