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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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 15, 2024
This school supported bullying alongside the District!
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Duane D Keller Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 15, 2024
Don't go to this school. If your kid gets bullied there, they will get suspended which is quite sad.
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Duane D Keller Middle School
Teacher
June 13, 2024
This school is an absolute disaster and it all starts with Principal Sean Hall. He is a bully, gas lighter and known homophobe. He is the exact opposite of the type of leader you’d want for a school... More
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Spanish Springs High School