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6.3 avg / 10

Clark County School District

School District · Las Vegas, Nevada

Students: 309,394
Teachers (FTE): 14,706
Estimated Scores: 1%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

374

239 elem, 60 mid, 71 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,569

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

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Evaluating Clark County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clark County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Mccaw Gordon ES

9.6/10

Henderson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+3.2 value signal Open profile

Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES

9.6/10

Las Vegas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+3.2 value signal Open profile

Blue Diamond ES

9.5/10

Blue Diamond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+3.1 value signal Open profile

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#9 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Nevada avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,569

$2,506 vs Nevada median

District size

309,394 students

Much larger than Nevada median

The short answer

Clark County ranks #9 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Clark County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 360 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mccaw Gordon ES (9.6/10), Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES (9.6/10), and Blue Diamond ES (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Mccaw Gordon ES

Rates 9.6/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Clark County schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Clark County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (360 of 374). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Mccaw Gordon ES 9.6 / 10
2 Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES 9.6 / 10
3 Blue Diamond ES 9.5 / 10
4 Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES 9.4 / 10
5 Thompson Tyrone ES 9.4 / 10
6 Smalley James E & a Rae ES 9.4 / 10
7 Wolff Elise L ES 9.1 / 10
8 Goolsby Judy & John L ES 9.1 / 10
9 Berkley Shelley ES 9.1 / 10
10 Mcdoniel Estes M ES 9.1 / 10

See all 374 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Clark County

Clark County School District is one of the largest public school systems in the United States, serving 309,394 students across 383 schools in Nevada. Its scale alone makes it a defining feature of the region's educational landscape — parents choosing a school here are navigating a system larger than many entire state school populations.

Of the district's 383 schools, 363 carry a ranked score, averaging 6.0 out of 10. That baseline matters for context: schools scoring above 8.0 are meaningfully outperforming the district average, and several do exactly that. Blue Diamond Elementary leads the district with a near-perfect 9.9 out of 10, making it the top-rated school in Clark County by a clear margin. Thompson Tyrone Elementary follows at 9.2, with Sandra B. Abston Elementary at 9.1, Ute Perkins Elementary at 9.0, and Earl N. Jenkins Elementary at 8.9. All five are elementary schools, which signals strong pockets of excellence at the foundational level.

For parents prioritizing early academic performance, the concentration of high-scoring elementaries gives Clark County a competitive edge at that grade band. The gap between the district average of 6.0 and the top tier of 9.0-plus is significant — parents who research school assignments carefully can find options that far exceed typical district outcomes. Attendance boundaries and magnet or choice programs can determine access to these schools, so verifying a home address against enrollment zones is a practical first step.

Clark County's sheer size creates real variation from school to school. A district average of 6.0 across 363 ranked schools means performance is spread across a wide range. Parents should treat school-level scores, not the district average, as their primary comparison point when evaluating a specific address or transfer option. The data here gives a clear starting framework: the top schools score well above state and national expectations, while the middle of the district sits at a solid but unexceptional baseline. Knowing which tier a neighborhood school falls into — and what alternatives are within reach — is the most useful thing a parent in Clark County can determine early in the search process.

District Map

Schools in Clark County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 43.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Clark County with test data.

Schools in Clark County

374 schools
Elementary Schools 239
Mccaw Gordon ES
9.6
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES
9.6
Blue Diamond ES
9.5
Smalley James E & a Rae ES
9.4
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES
9.4
Thompson Tyrone ES
9.4
Mcdoniel Estes M ES
9.1
Wolff Elise L ES
9.1
Goolsby Judy & John L ES
9.1
Berkley Shelley ES
9.1
Piggott Academy ES
9.0
Vanderburg John ES
9.0
Bonner John W ES
9.0
Givens Linda Rankin ES
9.0
Stevens Josh ES
8.9
Mathis Dr. Beverly S ES
8.9
Heard Lomie G ES
8.9
Barber Shirley a ES
8.9
Divich Kenneth ES
8.9
Ellis Robert & Sandy ES
8.9
Abston Sandra B ES
8.9
Heckethorn Howard E ES
8.8
Frias Charles & Phyllis ES
8.8
Jones Blackhurst Jan L ES
8.8
Hill Charlotte ES
8.7
King Martha P ES
8.7
Staton Ethel W ES
8.7
O Roarke Thomas ES
8.7
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ES
8.7
Jenkins Earl N ES
8.7
Lummis William ES
8.6
Newton Ulis ES
8.6
Bowler Grant ES
8.6
Batterman Kathy L ES
8.6
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES
8.6
Ortwein Dennis ES
8.6
Lamping Frank ES
8.5
Sandy Valley ES
8.5
Stuckey Evelyn ES
8.5
Tanaka Wayne N ES
8.4
Snyder Don & Dee ES
8.4
Virgin Valley ES
8.3
Mack Nate ES
8.3
Rhodes Betsy ES
8.3
Hayes Keith C & Karen W ES
8.3
Bass John C ES
8.3
West Prep ES
8.3
Rowe Lewis E ES
8.2
Tobler R E ES
8.2
Gibson James ES
8.2
Cox David M ES
8.2
Twitchell Neil C ES
8.2
Thiriot Joseph E ES
8.2
Wallin Shirley & Bill ES
8.2
Herron Fay ES
8.1
Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy
8.1
Conners Eileen ES
8.1
Treem Harriet ES
8.0
Carl Kay ES
8.0
Mitchell Andrew ES
7.9
Jydstrup Helen ES
7.9
Kesterson Lorna J ES
7.9
Steele Judith D ES
7.9
Alamo Tony ES
7.8
Bilbray James ES
7.8
Goynes Theron H & Naomi D ES
7.8
Forbuss Robert L ES
7.8
Hoggard Mabel ES
7.7
Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 ES
7.7
Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES
7.7
Miller Sandy Searles ES
7.7
Bartlett Selma F ES
7.6
Perkins Ute ES
7.6
Taylor Glen C ES
7.6
Priest Richard C ES
7.6
Explore Knowledge Academy ES
7.6
Early Childhood ES
7.6
Smith Helen M ES
7.5
Tate Myrtle ES
7.5
Adcock O K ES
7.5
Ferron William E ES
7.5
Fitzgerald H P ES
7.5
Galloway Fay ES
7.5
Beatty John R ES
7.5
May Ernest ES
7.5
Neal Joseph M ES
7.5
Darnell Marshall C ES
7.5
Cozine Steve and Linda ES
7.5
Walker J Marlan Int'l School ES
7.5
Fine Mark L ES
7.5
Bryan Roger M ES
7.4
Ries Aldeane Comito ES
7.4
Diaz Ruben P ES
7.4
Diskin P a ES
7.3
Iverson Mervin ES
7.3
Keller Charlotte & Jerry ES
7.3
French Doris ES
7.2
Morrow Sue H ES
7.2
Cortez Manuel J ES
7.2
Schorr Steve ES
7.2
Thompson Sandra L ES
7.2
Innovations Int'l Charter ES
7.2
Martinez Reynaldo L ES
7.1
Rogers Lucille S ES
7.1
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
7.1
Brown Hannah Marie ES
7.1
Tomiyasu Bill Y ES
7.0
Mountain View ES
7.0
Vegas Verdes ES
7.0
Bracken Walter ES
7.0
Whitney ES
7.0
Eisenberg Dorothy ES
7.0
Kim Frank ES
7.0
Cambeiro Arturo ES
7.0
Triggs Vincent L ES
7.0
Christensen M J ES
6.9
Watson Fredric W ES
6.9
Simmons Eva G ES
6.9
Dickens D L Dusty ES
6.9
Decker C H ES
6.8
Cahlan Marion ES
6.8
Warren Rose ES
6.8
Bryan Richard H ES
6.8
Brookman Eileen B ES
6.8
Reedom Carolyn S ES
6.8
Bowler Joseph L ES
6.7
Nv Learning Academy ES
6.7
Red Rock ES
6.6
Earl Marion B ES
6.6
Dooley John ES
6.6
Jacobson Walter ES
6.6
Rundle Richard ES
6.6
Wilhelm Elizabeth ES
6.6
Allen Dean Lamar ES
6.6
Indian Springs ES
6.6
Ronnow C C ES
6.5
Paradise Prof Dev ES
6.5
Sunrise Acres ES
6.5
Williams Tom ES
6.5
Roundy Dr C Owen ES
6.5
Crestwood ES
6.4
Mackey Jo ES
6.4
Mccall Quannah ES
6.4
Herr Helen ES
6.4
Wolfe Eva ES
6.4
Cartwright Roberta C ES
6.4
Kahre Marc ES
6.3
Stanford ES
6.3
Lunt Robert ES
6.3
Bruner Lucile ES
6.3
Guy Addeliar D III ES
6.3
Gilbert Cvt ES
6.2
Pittman Vail ES
6.2
Reed Doris M ES
6.2
Fong Wing and Lilly ES
6.2
Elizondo Raul P ES
6.2
Dondero Harvey N ES
6.1
Gray R Guild ES
6.1
Goldfarb Daniel ES
6.1
Hollingsworth Howard ES
6.1
Wright William V ES
6.1
Perkins Dr Claude G ES
6.1
Wengert Cyril ES
6.0
Park John S ES
6.0
Dailey Jack ES
6.0
Petersen Dean ES
6.0
Edwards Elbert ES
5.9
Mendoza John F ES
5.9
Thorpe Jim ES
5.8
Lowman Mary & Zel ES
5.8
Bennett William G ES
5.8
Wynn Elaine ES
5.8
Derfelt Herbert a ES
5.8
Bailey Sister Robert Joseph ES
5.8
Mcwilliams J T ES
5.7
Dearing Laura ES
5.7
Mcmillan James B ES
5.7
Hinman Edna F ES
5.7
Deskin Ruthe ES
5.7
Detwiler Ollie ES
5.7
Ronzone Bertha ES
5.6
Harris George E ES
5.6
Harmon Harley ES
5.6
Wiener JR Louis ES
5.6
Griffith E W ES
5.5
Earl Ira J ES
5.5
Lake Robert E ES
5.5
Woolley Gwendolyn ES
5.5
Hummel John R ES
5.5
Squires C P ES
5.4
Twin Lakes ES
5.4
Garehime Edith ES
5.4
Hickey Liliam Lujan ES
5.4
Wasden Howard ES
5.3
Ullom J M ES
5.3
Roberts Aggie ES
5.3
Hancock Doris ES
5.2
Culley Paul E ES
5.2
Gragson Oran K ES
5.2
Moore William K ES
5.2
Manch J E ES
5.1
Ober D'vorre & Hal ES
5.1
Antonello Lee ES
5.0
Thomas Ruby S ES
5.0
Bunker Berkeley L ES
5.0
Booker Kermit R SR ES
4.9
Lincoln ES
4.9
Cox Clyde C ES
4.9
Adams Kirk ES
4.9
Hayden Don E ES
4.8
Duncan Ruby ES
4.8
Sewell C T ES
4.7
Ward Gene ES
4.7
Long Walter V ES
4.7
Jeffers Jay W ES
4.7
Taylor Robert L ES
4.6
Snyder William E ES
4.6
Scott Jesse D ES
4.6
Bendorf Patricia a ES
4.5
Bell Rex ES
4.5
Beckley Will ES
4.4
Parson Claude & Stella ES
4.3
Katz Edythe & Lloyd ES
4.2
King JR Martin Luther ES
4.2
Cunningham Cynthia ES
4.2
Craig Lois ES
4.1
Kelly Matt ES
4.0
Williams Wendell ES
3.9
Tartan John ES
3.7
Hewetson Halle ES
3.6
100 Academy of Engineering and Technology ES
3.6
Lynch Ann ES
3.4
Smith Hal ES
3.2
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy
2.2
Goodsprings ES
—
Reid Harry ES
—
Miley Achievement Center ES
—
Variety ES
—
Nw Career-technical Academy ES
—
Middle Schools 60
Mackey Jo MS
8.5
Lyon Mack MS
8.4
Lied Stem Academy MS
8.3
Gunderson Barry and June MS
8.3
O'callaghan Mike MS I3 Learn Academy
8.2
White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
8.0
Garrett Elton M Jhs
7.9
Rogich Sig MS
7.9
Miller Bob MS
7.8
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
7.7
Mannion Jack & Terry MS
7.7
Fremont John C Professional Dev MS
7.5
Webb Del E MS
7.5
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
7.5
Hyde Park MS
7.4
Guinn Kenny C MS
7.4
Fertitta Victoria MS
7.4
Indian Springs MS
7.4
Cadwallader Ralph MS
7.2
Hughes Charles Arthur MS
7.0
Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 MS
7.0
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS
6.7
Saville Anthony MS
6.5
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS
6.5
Sawyer Grant MS
6.3
Greenspun Barbara & Hank Jhs
6.1
Gibson Robert O MS Leadership Academy
6.0
Leavitt Justice Myron E MS
6.0
Burkholder Lyal MS
6.0
Becker Ernest MS
5.9
Brown B Mahlon Jhs
5.6
Schofield Jack Lund MS
5.6
Cram Brian & Teri MS
5.4
Monaco Mario C & Joanne MS
5.4
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
5.1
Lawrence Clifford J Jhs
5.1
Brinley J Harold MS
5.0
Swainston Theron L MS
5.0
Garside Frank F Jhs
4.9
Smith J D MS
4.9
Johnston Carroll M MS
4.9
Robison Dell H MS
4.8
Von Tobel Ed MS
4.8
Sedway Marvin M MS
4.8
Mack Jerome MS
4.8
Bridger Jim MS
4.7
Silvestri Charles Jhs
4.7
Escobedo Edmundo Eddie SR MS
4.7
Cannon Helen C Jhs
4.5
Bailey Dr William H MS
4.5
100 Academy of Engineering and Technology MS
4.5
Cortney Francis H Jhs
4.3
Woodbury C W MS
4.2
Findlay Clifford O MS
4.2
Keller Duane D MS
4.1
Cashman James MS
3.9
Orr William E MS
3.9
Martin Roy W MS
3.8
Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs
3.7
Harney Kathleen & Tim MS
3.1
High Schools 71
Advanced Technologies Academy HS
8.5
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
8.4
College of So Nv HS West
8.2
College of So Nv HS South
8.1
West Career & Technical Academy HS
7.7
Northwest Career-technical Academy HS
7.4
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS
7.2
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS
7.2
College of So Nv HS East
6.4
Coronado HS
6.4
Veterans Tribute Cta HS
6.4
Southeast Career Technical Academy HS
6.4
Moapa Valley HS
6.2
Palo Verde HS
6.2
East Career and Technical Academy HS
6.2
Sandy Valley J-shs
6.1
Spring Valley HS
6.0
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
6.0
Innovations Int'l Charter J-shs
6.0
Green Valley HS
5.9
West Preparatory Institute J-shs
5.8
Boulder City HS
5.6
Clark Ed W HS
5.5
Spring Mountain J-shs
5.4
Foothill HS
5.4
Arbor View HS
5.4
Summit View Youth J-shs
5.3
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
5.2
Global Community HS
5.2
Indian Springs HS
5.2
South Academic Center J-shs
5.1
Shadow Ridge HS
5.0
Liberty HS
5.0
Rancho HS
4.9
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS
4.9
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
4.9
The Delta Academy J-shs
4.9
Silverado HS
4.8
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
4.8
Centennial HS
4.7
Desert Oasis HS
4.7
Variety J-shs
4.6
Desert Rose HS
4.5
Virgin Valley HS
4.4
Laughlin J-shs
4.4
Sierra Vista HS
4.3
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
4.2
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
4.2
Morris Sunset HS
4.1
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts HS
4.1
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 HS
4.1
Cimarron-memorial HS
4.0
Canyon Springs HS
3.9
Durango HS
3.8
Las Vegas HS
3.7
Valley HS
3.7
Acceleration Academy
3.7
Nv Learning Academy J-shs
3.4
Eldorado HS
3.3
Legacy HS
3.3
Bonanza HS
3.2
Sunrise Mountain HS
3.2
Western HS
3.0
Mojave HS
3.0
Desert Pines HS
3.0
Cheyenne HS
2.9
Chaparral HS
2.8
Cowan Sunset Southeast HS
—
Desert Willow J-shs
—
Mission High School
—
Central Technical Training Academy
—
Other Schools 4
Miller John F
5.5
Stewart Helen J
5.2
Adult Education Programs
2.7
Quest Program
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District Details

State
Nevada
City
Las Vegas
Total Enrollment
309,394
Teachers (FTE)
14,706
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clark County?

Clark County has 374 schools in total — 239 elementary, 60 middle, and 71 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clark County?

The average composite rating for Clark County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clark County?

Clark County spends $11,569 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clark County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clark County is 21:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clark County?

Mccaw Gordon ES is the highest-rated school in Clark County with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Clark County?

Across schools in Clark County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Clark County compare to other districts in Nevada?

Clark County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 374 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
43.3%
ELA Proficiency
49.5%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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