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analytics Official 2026 Data ReleaseUpdated September 2026 • 981 Nevada Public Schools Analyzed

Nevada Education Statistics & School Performance Report (2026)

A comprehensive empirical breakdown of Nevada's public K-12 education system, including Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) star ratings, SBAC proficiencies, chronic absenteeism, and county-by-county performance rankings.

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Executive Summary & Key Findings

According to official Nevada Department of Education accountability records compiled by Nevada School Explorer, Nevada operates 965 public schools. Only 16.2% of schools earn a 5-Star NSPF rating, while 38.7% carry 1-star or 2-star ratings. Statewide student proficiency stands at 34.9% in Math and 45.3% in Reading, alongside a 21.7% chronic absenteeism rate and a 77% high school graduation rate.

Source: Nevada Department of Education (NSPF) & CRDC DataCitation ID: NV-EDU-2026-STAT
Total Schools965Public & Charter
5-Star Schools15616.2% of state
Math Proficient34.9%State average
ELA Proficient45.3%Reading average
Absenteeism21.7%Chronic rate
High School Grad77%4-year cohort

1. Statewide NSPF Star Rating Distribution

Distribution of official Nevada School Performance Framework ratings across all public institutions.

Star RatingClassificationSchool CountPercentage of TotalPerformance Interpretation
★★★★★ (5 Star)Superior / Exemplary156 schools16.2%Top 16% statewide. Exceeds all state growth and proficiency targets.
★★★★☆ (4 Star)Commendable / High Performing120 schools12.4%Strong academic performance across demographics with high student growth.
★★★☆☆ (3 Star)Adequate / Meets Standard166 schools17.2%Meets state baseline accountability index benchmarks.
★★☆☆☆ (2 Star)Below Standard / Needs Improvement227 schools23.5%Struggling with student growth percentiles or chronic absenteeism.
★☆☆☆☆ (1 Star)Lowest Performing / Priority Support152 schools15.8%Designated for comprehensive state support and intervention (CSI).
Unrated / SpecialAlternative / Specialized144 schools14.9%New schools, adult education, or specialized programs without tested cohorts.

2. County & Regional Performance Breakdown

Comparative index scores and school concentrations across Nevada's largest school districts and authorities.

County / AuthorityTotal SchoolsAverage NSPF Index ScoreExplore Directory
Clark County418 schools49.3 / 100View Clark Schools →
State Charter Authority (SPCSA)202 schools67.4 / 100View State Public Charter School Authority Schools →
Washoe County130 schools51.4 / 100View Washoe Schools →
Elko County43 schools34.1 / 100View Elko Schools →
Nye County27 schools38.3 / 100View Nye Schools →
Lyon County23 schools40.6 / 100View Lyon Schools →
Humboldt County21 schools48.4 / 100View Humboldt Schools →
Douglas County21 schools47.9 / 100View Douglas Schools →
Carson City County13 schools51.3 / 100View Carson City Schools →
White Pine County10 schools42.3 / 100View White Pine Schools →

3. Top Performing Public Schools in Nevada (Ranked by NSPF Index)

Highest ranked 5-star elementary, middle, and high schools across traditional and charter sectors.

school Top Elementary Schools

  1. 1. Somerset Academy Stephanie
    Henderson100.0 Index
  2. 2. Jwood Raw Elementary School
    Reno99.0 Index
  3. 3. Amplus Rainbow
    Las Vegas98.0 Index
  4. 4. Estes M McDoniel Elementary
    Henderson97.0 Index
  5. 5. Doral Academy Cactus
    Las Vegas97.0 Index

local_library Top Middle Schools

  1. 1. Coral Academy Windmill
    Henderson100.0 Index
  2. 2. Somerset Academy Aliante
    North Las Vegas100.0 Index
  3. 3. Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
    Las Vegas100.0 Index
  4. 4. Doral Academy Fire Mesa
    Las Vegas99.0 Index
  5. 5. Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages
    RENO98.8 Index

military_tech Top High Schools

  1. 1. Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson
    Henderson100.0 Index
  2. 2. College of So NV HS South
    Henderson99.3 Index
  3. 3. Davidson Academy
    Reno98.8 Index
  4. 4. Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
    Henderson98.5 Index
  5. 5. College of So NV HS West
    Las Vegas98.1 Index

4. Traditional Public vs. Charter Sector Dynamics

Nevada's charter sector (governed under the State Public Charter School Authority as well as local districts) represents 205 schools (21.2% of total schools), while traditional district campuses number 760 schools. Charter campuses hold an average NSPF index score of 67.6, compared to traditional Clark County public campuses averaging 49.3 and Washoe County public campuses averaging 51.4.

Read the Complete Nevada Charter School Guide →Compare Any Two Nevada Schools Side-by-Side →

How to Cite This Report

Journalists, academic researchers, and content creators may cite this benchmark dataset freely with attribution.

Nevada School Explorer. (2026). Nevada Education Statistics & School Performance Report (2025-2026 Accountability Data). https://nevadaschools.org/data/nevada-education-statistics-2026