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Best Humboldt County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 593 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, NV are Denio, Kings River and Orovada School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Bridge St. Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Gr: 7-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Humboldt County, NV include Denio, Kings River and Orovada School.
How many public middle schools are located in Humboldt County?
7 public middle schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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