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Elko School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,011 students in Elko School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Nevada.
Public High Schools in Elko School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Public High School in Elko School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Wendover 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
34 Schools
179 Schools
# Students
9,539 Students
171,734 Students
# Teachers
509 Teachers
7,518 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elko School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
46%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
55%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,852 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,767 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,852
$12,205
Spending / Student
$14,767
$12,370
Best Elko School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Owyhee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Elko High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
West Wendover High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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