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Humboldt School District

310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,349 students in Humboldt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Humboldt School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
15 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
3,349 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Humboldt School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#8 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
30%
38%
44%
25%
26%
(21-22)
94%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.71
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
45%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
53%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,891 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,670 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,891
$12,085
Spending / Student
$14,670
$12,248

Best Humboldt School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Denio
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Juniper Dr. Box 76
Denio, NV 89404
(866) 447-3567
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Kings River
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 447-2983
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Orovada School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Sonoma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Paradise Valley School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Bridge St Box 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
Winnemucca Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Grades: 7-8
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Winnemucca Grammar School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
French Ford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Grades: 5-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6465 South Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 472 students
Rank: #1111.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcdermitt Junior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdermitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Adult Education Program
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8277
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District manages 15 public schools serving 3,349 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District is ranked #10 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt School District?
53% of Humboldt School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Humboldt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,670 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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