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Schools in Elko County

Elko County is the largest by area in northeastern Nevada and one of the state's mining and ranching centers. Schools are spread across long distances, with the largest cluster in the city of Elko and outlying campuses in West Wendover and Spring Creek.

43
Schools
34
Average index score
1
5-star schools
5
Communities

Elko County at a glance

Elko County is home to 43 public schools tracked by the Nevada School Performance Framework.

The average NSPF index score across Elko County schools is 34.1 out of 100. 1 campus earned the top 5-star rating in the latest review cycle, and 3 of 29 rated schools (10%) hold 4 stars or better.

Schools in Elko County are operated primarily by the Elko County School District, which runs 43 of the 43 campuses shown on this page.

Composition and performance figures derived from the latest Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Statewide comparisons use the same school year.

Highest-ranked school in Elko County

Jackpot Jr High School

5★ · 91.3/100 NSPF · Public · Jackpot

All schools in Elko County

Frequently asked questions about Elko County schools

How many public schools are in Elko County?expand_more
Elko County contains 43 public schools tracked by the Nevada School Performance Framework. This count covers traditional district schools and state-authorized charter schools but excludes private and homeschool programs.
What percentage of Elko County schools are rated 4 or 5 stars?expand_more
10% of rated schools in Elko County (3 of 29) hold a 4- or 5-star NSPF rating. 1 campus earned the top 5-star rating in the most recent review cycle. The remaining 14 schools are unrated, typically because of low enrollment, recent opening, or alternative-program status.
Which school district operates the most schools in Elko County?expand_more
Elko County School District operates all 43 public schools in Elko County.
What is the highest-rated public school in Elko County?expand_more
The school with the highest NSPF index score in Elko County is currently Jackpot Jr High School, with an index score of 91.3/100 and a 5-star rating. Rankings update each fall when the Nevada Department of Education publishes new NSPF data.
What is an NSPF index score and how is it calculated?expand_more
NSPF stands for the Nevada School Performance Framework. The Nevada Department of Education assigns each school an index score from 0 to 100 based on academic achievement, student academic growth, English-learner progress, chronic absenteeism, and (for high schools) graduation rate and college-and-career readiness. Schools then receive a 1- to 5-star rating tied to that index. Scores for Elko County schools shown on this page reflect the most recent published cycle.