Schools in Overton, NV

The city of Overton, Nevada is home to two standout educational institutions: Moapa Valley High School and Lyon Mack Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top schools in the state, with Moapa Valley High School ranking 24th out of 96 Nevada high schools and Lyon Mack Middle School ranking 27th out of 152 Nevada middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Moapa Valley High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the Clark County and Nevada averages in several key test score metrics, including ACT English (59.5% proficient vs. 47.6% state average) and ACT Math (39.7% proficient vs. 21% state average). The school also maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.6%. Similarly, Lyon Mack Middle School has a 4-star rating and significantly outperforms the Clark County and Nevada averages in SBAC Math (54.4% proficient vs. 35.4% state average) and SBAC Reading (58.2% proficient vs. 45.6% state average).

Both schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the schools have access to adequate funding and resources, as evidenced by their relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios. The one area of concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% at both schools, which is an issue the district and schools should address to ensure consistent student engagement and attendance.