For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Humboldt County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, NV are Mcdermitt High School and Albert M. Lowry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Humboldt County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Albert M. Lowry 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Humboldt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdermitt High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(866) 447-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Humboldt County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, NV include Mcdermitt High School and Albert M. Lowry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Humboldt County?
3 public high schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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