For the 2026 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 12% (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 95%, 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Humboldt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
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 73% (majority Hispanic).
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