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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Nevada at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Nevada offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Nevada
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Clark County School District
319,292 students | LAS VEGAS, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 373 schools -
Washoe County School District
64,988 students | RENO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 109 schools -
State-Sponsored Charter Schools
53,223 students | CARSON CITY, NV
Grades PK, K-12 | 67 schools -
Elko County School District
9,608 students | ELKO, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 33 schools -
Lyon County School District
8,823 students | YERINGTON, NV
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 19 schools
Reviews From Schools in Nevada
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Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
my experience was great at this SHCOOL the staff were super nice I learned A lot and it helped get to were I am now.
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Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Tamarus
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 24, 2024
This school is very absurd in learning respect and etc. These buses are constantly late. Kids had to stay at school until 4:00 pm because there weren't any buses. I WISH FOR MORE RESPONSIBILITY AND... More
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Carroll M Johnston Middle School
Current student
April 23, 2024
This is "school" is TERRIBLE!!! I would not recommend, almost all teachers are awfully rude (other than the art teacher <333), and all the homework is digital. The online homework takes more time than... More
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Discovery Charter School