For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 185 students in Lincoln County, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NV are C O Bastian High School, Meadow Valley Middle School and Pahranagat Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 N 4th Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Gr: 7-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NV include C O Bastian High School, Meadow Valley Middle School and Pahranagat Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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