For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 367 students in Nome, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nome, AK are Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome-beltz Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Nome have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Nome, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nome-beltz Middle/high, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Nome, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diomede School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Gr: 6-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nome, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nome, AK include Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome-beltz Middle/high.
How many public high schools are located in Nome?
4 public high schools are located in Nome.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome?
Nome public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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