Best Schools in Humboldt County, NV
Humboldt County, NV has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,311 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Humboldt County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Humboldt County, NV
The top high schools in Humboldt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert M. Lowry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
2. Mcdermitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Humboldt County, NV
The top middle schools in Humboldt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winnemucca Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 463 Students
2. French Ford Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 480 Students
3. Mcdermitt Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 21 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Humboldt County, NV
The top elementary schools in Humboldt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winnemucca Grammar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
2. Orovada School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 37 Students
3. Sonoma Heights Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 464 Students
4. Grass Valley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 474 Students
5. Mcdermitt Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
6. Denio
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 8 Students
7. Kings River
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 6 Students
8. Paradise Valley School
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Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Humboldt County, NV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Humboldt County, NV has a total population of 17,285 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Humboldt County, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Humboldt 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 Humboldt County, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Humboldt County, NV
How many schools are in Humboldt County, NV?
Humboldt County, NV has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,311 students in total.
How do schools in Humboldt County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Humboldt County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Humboldt County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Humboldt 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: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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
Cities, towns and school districts in Humboldt County
5 places in Humboldt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Winnemucca (6)
- Mcdermitt (3)
- Denio (1)
- Orovada (1)
- Paradise Valley (1)
School districts (1)
- Humboldt (13 schools)