Best Schools in Elko County, NV
Elko County, NV has 36 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 17 elementary) serving 10,466 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Elko County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elko County, NV
The top high schools in Elko County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elko High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
2. Carlin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
3. Spring Creek High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 909 Students
4. Wells High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
5. West Wendover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
6. Jackpot High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
7. Owyhee High School
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
8. Independence High School
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Projected Test Scores
Correctional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elko County, NV
The top middle schools in Elko County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackpot Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students
2. Wells Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
3. Flagview Intermediate School
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Elko County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 686 Students
4. Adobe Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 720 Students
5. Spring Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
6. Carlin Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 78 Students
7. West Wendover Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
8. Owyhee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elko County, NV
The top elementary schools in Elko County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students
2. Southside Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Elko County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 612 Students
4. Grammar School 2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students
5. Liberty Peak Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
6. Northside Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
7. Spring Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
8. West Wendover Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
9. Wells Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students
10. Sage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elko County, NV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elko County, NV has a total population of 53,702 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elko County, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elko County, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elko County, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elko County, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elko County, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elko County, NV
How many schools are in Elko County, NV?
Elko County, NV has 36 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 10,466 students in total.
How do schools in Elko County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Elko County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Elko County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elko County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Elko County
8 places in Elko County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Elko (9)
- Spring Creek (6)
- Wells (4)
- Carlin (3)
- Jackpot (3)
- Owyhee (3)
- West Wendover (3)
- Montello (1)
School districts (1)
- Elko (33 schools)