For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,714 students in Nye County, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nye County, NV are Beatty High School, Pahrump Valley High School and Round Mountain 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 80%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beatty High School, with ≥90% 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nye County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beatty High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ave
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2595
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Pahrump Valley High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Round Mountain High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tonopah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ray Tennant Dr
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 Round Mountain 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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