For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,753 students in Nye County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Nye County, NV are Beatty High School, Pahrump Valley High School and Gabbs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nye 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 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Nye County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Nye County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pahrump Valley High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Nye County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beatty High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ave
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Pahrump Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #33.
Gabbs High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Round Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tonopah High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #66.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Nye County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Grades: PK
| 37 students
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nye County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Nye County, NV include Beatty High School, Pahrump Valley High School and Gabbs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nye County?
6 public high schools are located in Nye County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nye County?
Nye County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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