Top Rankings
Humboldt County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,358 students in Humboldt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Humboldt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
14 Schools
756 Schools
# Students
3,358 Students
482,853 Students
# Teachers
n/a
71 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Humboldt County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
140 Students
4,064 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
26,340 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,230 Students
213,612 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
44%
# Black Students
19 Students
59,324 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,870 Students
142,579 Students
% White Students
55%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
7,052 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
35,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
10,799
# Students in K Grade:
244
34,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
35,507
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
36,924
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
38,619
# Students in 9th Grade:
232
39,601
# Students in 10th Grade:
270
37,984
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
36,556
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
34,521
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,054
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,851 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,631 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,851
$12,001
Spending / Student
$14,631
$12,163
Best Humboldt County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box Butte 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Grades: 7-8
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Grades: 5-6
| 504 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Orovada School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Box Butte 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Box Butte 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #1010.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #1111.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
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
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humboldt County School District?
Humboldt County School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,358 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt County School District?
Humboldt County School District is ranked #9 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County School District?
55% of Humboldt County School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Humboldt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,631 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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