High Schools in Elko

Summary:

The Elko region of Nevada is home to 8 high schools, serving students across a range of sizes and demographics. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they also exhibit notable differences in academic performance, particularly in science and math proficiency.

Among the standout schools, West Wendover High School and Carlin High School excel in science, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Elko district and Nevada state averages. However, West Wendover lags behind in English proficiency. Conversely, the small Jackpot High School, once a top performer, has seen its rankings decline in recent years.

The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with smaller schools often outperforming their larger counterparts, particularly in science. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as uneven academic outcomes across subject areas and high rates of chronic absenteeism. Further investigation into the factors driving these trends could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the Elko region.

District Detail

850 Elm Street
Elko, NV 89801

(775) 738-5196

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 12 Nevada districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 9,539

Primary Schools: 17
Middle Schools: 8
High Schools: 8
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT English (2025)	EOC Science Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elko High School	Public	9-12	987 College Avenue	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-7281	1,407	66	21.3	28.6%	679 (48.3%)	8 (0.6%)	593 (42.1%)	14 (1.0%)	77 (5.5%)	5 (0.4%)	31 (2.2%)	37.9	58^th of 103 public high schools	43.7%		27.4	69^th of 97 public high schools	28.9%	11	16.0	44.7	25.9	$10,086	$699	$9,387
Spring Creek High School	Public	9-12	14550 Lamoille Highway	Spring Creek	89815	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 753-5575	880	40	22.0	17.3%	717 (81.5%)	3 (0.3%)	126 (14.3%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.3%)	31.4	67^th of 103 public high schools	35.0%		38.3	56^th of 97 public high schools	42.3%	11	20.6	46.7	13.3	$12,094	$709	$11,385
West Wendover High School	Public	9-12	2055 Elko Avenue	West Wendover	89883	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 664-3940	298	19	15.6	100.0%	49 (16.4%)	3 (1.0%)	238 (79.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	39.3	56^th of 103 public high schools	45.6%		31.4	63^rd of 97 public high schools	35.1%	7		23.2	32.8	$15,422	$1,310	$14,112
Carlin High School	Public	9-12	552 8th Street	Carlin	89822	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 754-6317	106	13	8.1	100.0%	83 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.7%)								(n/a)				$17,393	$957	$16,436
Jackpot High School	Public	9-12	2201 Progressive Drive	Jackpot	89825	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 755-2375	39	4	9.7	79.5%	11 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (64.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)				$25,068	$1,269	$23,799
Owyhee High School	Public	9-12	100 Academic Way	Owyhee	89832	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 757-3400	87	8	10.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)				$18,947	$1,196	$17,751
Wells High School	Public	9-12	1129 Lake Avenue	Wells	89835	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 752-3477	100	15	6.6	30.0%	58 (58.0%)	1 (1.0%)	32 (32.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$20,978	$993	$19,985
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	100 University Ave	Carlin	89822	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 397-5032	47	2	23.5	6.4%	17 (36.2%)	5 (10.6%)	17 (36.2%)	1 (2.1%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.5%)								(n/a)				$57,243	$2,272	$54,971

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
State Sponsored Charter Schools	19.13 mi	86	1^st
Correctional School District	23.05 mi	1
Eureka	32.32 mi	3
Lander	43.43 mi	6	9^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.