Best High Schools in Washoe County, NV

Washoe County, NV has 34 high schools with 23,286 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washoe County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washoe County meet expectations.

1. Davidson Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson Academy School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 163 Students

2. Tmcc Magnet School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 236 Students

3. Nevada State High School Ii Meadowwood

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 34 Students

4. Academy Of Arts Careers & Tech

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students

5. Coral Academy High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students

6. Reno High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students

7. Incline High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students

8. Surprise Valley High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surprise Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students

9. Galena High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1254 Students

10. Damonte Ranch High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students

Best Middle Schools in Washoe County, NV

Washoe County, NV has 20 middle schools with 13,999 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washoe County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washoe County meet expectations.

1. Marce Herz Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students

2. Darrel Swope Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students

3. Coral Academy Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 543 Students

4. Kendyl Depoali Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students

5. Sky Ranch Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1289 Students

6. Yvonne Shaw Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students

7. Billinghurst Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 912 Students

8. Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students

9. Lou Mendive Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students

10. Edward L. Pine Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Washoe County, NV

Washoe County, NV has 93 elementary schools with 34,093 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washoe County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washoe County don't meet expectations.

1. Ted Hunsberger Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

2. Caughlin Ranch Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 480 Students

3. Roy Gomm Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 399 Students

4. Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 411 Students

5. Nick Poulakidas Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students

6. Rollan Melton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students

7. Jessie Beck Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 473 Students

8. Van Gorder Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students

9. John Bohach Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washoe County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 811 Students

10. Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 956 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Washoe County, NV

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Washoe County, NV has a total population of 486,492 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Washoe County, NV

73,026

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washoe County, NV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

34.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washoe County, NV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washoe County, NV.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,498 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Washoe County, NV Internet Health Assessment.

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