For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,115 students in Elko County, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elko County, NV are Independence High School, Jackpot High School and Spring Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elko County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Elko County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Elko County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Wendover High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Elko County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jackpot High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775) 753-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Owyhee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Owyhee, NV 89832
(775) 757-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Wells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Wells, NV 89835
(775) 752-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Elko High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 College Avenue
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-7281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5196
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
West Wendover High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775) 664-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elko County, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elko County, NV include Independence High School, Jackpot High School and Spring Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elko County?
10 public high schools are located in Elko County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elko County?
Elko County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elko County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elko County include: Spring Creek High School vs. Elko High School, Elko High School vs. Spring Creek High School, Carlin High School vs. West Wendover High School
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