For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 594 students in Mineral County, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Mineral County, NV are Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mineral County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Mineral County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
751 A Street, P.o. Box 1060
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-3
| 154 students
Po Box 1540
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 573-2246
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 573-2246
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mineral Alternative Education (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
601 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Mineral County, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Mineral County, NV include Hawthorne Elementary School, Mineral County High School and Hawthorne Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mineral County?
5 public schools are located in Mineral County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County?
Mineral County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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