7
Schools
36
Average index score
0
5-star schools
3
Communities
Esmeralda County at a glance
Esmeralda County is home to 7 public schools tracked by the Nevada School Performance Framework.
The average NSPF index score across Esmeralda County schools is 36.0 out of 100. 2 of 4 rated schools currently sit at the bottom 1-star tier — a signal worth weighing alongside any individual school's growth and demographic context.
Schools in Esmeralda County are operated primarily by the Esmeralda County School District, which runs 7 of the 7 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 Esmeralda County
Esmeralda Virtual High School
100/100 NSPF · Alternative · Dyer
All schools in Esmeralda County
Frequently asked questions about Esmeralda County schools
How many public schools are in Esmeralda County?expand_more
Esmeralda County contains 7 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 Esmeralda County schools are rated 4 or 5 stars?expand_more
0% of rated schools in Esmeralda County (0 of 4) hold a 4- or 5-star NSPF rating. 0 campuses earned the top 5-star rating in the most recent review cycle. The remaining 3 schools are unrated, typically because of low enrollment, recent opening, or alternative-program status.
Which school district operates the most schools in Esmeralda County?expand_more
Esmeralda County School District operates all 7 public schools in Esmeralda County.
What is the highest-rated public school in Esmeralda County?expand_more
The school with the highest NSPF index score in Esmeralda County is currently Esmeralda Virtual High School, with an index score of 100/100. 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 Esmeralda County schools shown on this page reflect the most recent published cycle.