Best Humboldt County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, NV are Mcdermitt High School and Albert M. Lowry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Humboldt County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Albert M. Lowry High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Humboldt County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Humboldt County, NV

Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Gr: 1-7
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, NV include Mcdermitt High School and Albert M. Lowry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Humboldt County?
3 public high schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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