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6.0 avg / 10

Clark County School District

School District · Las Vegas, Nevada

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

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

374

239 elem, 60 mid, 71 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,569

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#15 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Nevada avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,569

$2,506 vs Nevada median

District size

309,394 students

Much larger than Nevada median

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 27.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.4%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Clark County

374 schools
Elementary Schools 239
Blue Diamond ES
9.9
Thompson Tyrone ES
9.2
Abston Sandra B ES
9.1
Perkins Ute ES
9.0
Jenkins Earl N ES
8.9
Newton Ulis ES
8.8
Kesterson Lorna J ES
8.8
Brown Hannah Marie ES
8.8
Mccaw Gordon ES
8.7
Jacobson Walter ES
8.7
Staton Ethel W ES
8.7
Piggott Academy ES
8.5
Gibson James ES
8.5
Wolff Elise L ES
8.4
Ries Aldeane Comito ES
8.4
Hayes Keith C & Karen W ES
8.3
Cox David M ES
8.2
Vanderburg John ES
8.2
Bonner John W ES
8.2
Hinman Edna F ES
8.1
Walker J Marlan Int'l School ES
8.1
Batterman Kathy L ES
8.1
Smalley James E & a Rae ES
8.1
Stevens Josh ES
8.1
Morrow Sue H ES
8.0
Mitchell Andrew ES
7.9
Bryan Roger M ES
7.9
Snyder Don & Dee ES
7.9
Tomiyasu Bill Y ES
7.8
Rhodes Betsy ES
7.8
Forbuss Robert L ES
7.8
Nv Learning Academy ES
7.8
Whitney ES
7.7
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES
7.7
Tobler R E ES
7.6
Decker C H ES
7.5
Mccall Quannah ES
7.5
Early Childhood ES
7.5
Heard Lomie G ES
7.5
Hancock Doris ES
7.4
Dooley John ES
7.4
Treem Harriet ES
7.4
King Martha P ES
7.4
Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES
7.4
Alamo Tony ES
7.4
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES
7.4
Park John S ES
7.3
Adcock O K ES
7.2
Bruner Lucile ES
7.2
Indian Springs ES
7.2
Goolsby Judy & John L ES
7.2
Antonello Lee ES
7.1
Bilbray James ES
7.1
Miller Sandy Searles ES
7.1
Tanaka Wayne N ES
7.1
Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy
7.0
Mendoza John F ES
7.0
Bryan Richard H ES
7.0
Twitchell Neil C ES
7.0
Givens Linda Rankin ES
7.0
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES
7.0
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ES
7.0
Mcmillan James B ES
6.9
Wilhelm Elizabeth ES
6.9
Elizondo Raul P ES
6.9
Taylor Glen C ES
6.9
Stanford ES
6.8
Reed Doris M ES
6.8
Wolfe Eva ES
6.8
Watson Fredric W ES
6.8
Darnell Marshall C ES
6.7
Reedom Carolyn S ES
6.7
Divich Kenneth ES
6.7
Ronnow C C ES
6.6
Squires C P ES
6.6
Long Walter V ES
6.6
Mcdoniel Estes M ES
6.6
Conners Eileen ES
6.6
Bowler Grant ES
6.5
Rundle Richard ES
6.5
Neal Joseph M ES
6.5
Sandy Valley ES
6.5
Ellis Robert & Sandy ES
6.5
Ward Gene ES
6.4
Fitzgerald H P ES
6.4
Galloway Fay ES
6.4
Bailey Sister Robert Joseph ES
6.4
Berkley Shelley ES
6.4
Virgin Valley ES
6.3
Lummis William ES
6.3
Hill Charlotte ES
6.3
Allen Dean Lamar ES
6.3
Lamping Frank ES
6.3
Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 ES
6.3
Bass John C ES
6.3
Wright William V ES
6.3
Griffith E W ES
6.2
Kelly Matt ES
6.2
Eisenberg Dorothy ES
6.2
Carl Kay ES
6.2
Heckethorn Howard E ES
6.2
Iverson Mervin ES
6.2
Priest Richard C ES
6.2
Thiriot Joseph E ES
6.2
Dickens D L Dusty ES
6.2
Fine Mark L ES
6.2
Stuckey Evelyn ES
6.2
Barber Shirley a ES
6.2
Bartlett Selma F ES
6.1
Manch J E ES
6.1
Ullom J M ES
6.1
Kahre Marc ES
6.1
Bunker Berkeley L ES
6.1
Brookman Eileen B ES
6.1
Thompson Sandra L ES
6.1
O Roarke Thomas ES
6.1
Williams Wendell ES
6.0
Tate Myrtle ES
6.0
King JR Martin Luther ES
6.0
Wallin Shirley & Bill ES
6.0
Harris George E ES
5.9
Christensen M J ES
5.9
Goynes Theron H & Naomi D ES
5.9
Smith Helen M ES
5.8
Thomas Ruby S ES
5.8
Mack Nate ES
5.8
Scherkenbach William & Mary ES
5.8
Steele Judith D ES
5.8
Harmon Harley ES
5.7
Duncan Ruby ES
5.7
Mountain View ES
5.6
Paradise Prof Dev ES
5.6
Red Rock ES
5.6
Gray R Guild ES
5.6
Fong Wing and Lilly ES
5.6
Derfelt Herbert a ES
5.6
Jones Blackhurst Jan L ES
5.6
Thorpe Jim ES
5.5
Twin Lakes ES
5.5
Herr Helen ES
5.5
Schorr Steve ES
5.5
Gilbert Cvt ES
5.4
Booker Kermit R SR ES
5.4
Rowe Lewis E ES
5.4
Culley Paul E ES
5.4
Ferron William E ES
5.4
Garehime Edith ES
5.4
Cozine Steve and Linda ES
5.4
Katz Edythe & Lloyd ES
5.3
Kim Frank ES
5.3
Guy Addeliar D III ES
5.3
Simmons Eva G ES
5.3
Keller Charlotte & Jerry ES
5.3
Mathis Dr. Beverly S ES
5.3
Mcwilliams J T ES
5.2
Bennett William G ES
5.2
Cunningham Cynthia ES
5.2
May Ernest ES
5.2
Perkins Dr Claude G ES
5.2
Ronzone Bertha ES
5.1
Hoggard Mabel ES
5.1
Sunrise Acres ES
5.1
Jydstrup Helen ES
5.1
Moore William K ES
5.1
Frias Charles & Phyllis ES
5.1
Ortwein Dennis ES
5.1
Edwards Elbert ES
5.0
Mackey Jo ES
5.0
Lincoln ES
5.0
Taylor Robert L ES
5.0
Beckley Will ES
5.0
Lunt Robert ES
5.0
Roberts Aggie ES
5.0
Wiener JR Louis ES
4.9
Hummel John R ES
4.9
Hollingsworth Howard ES
4.9
Tartan John ES
4.9
Cahlan Marion ES
4.8
Diskin P a ES
4.8
Bracken Walter ES
4.8
Bowler Joseph L ES
4.8
Diaz Ruben P ES
4.8
Triggs Vincent L ES
4.8
Crestwood ES
4.7
French Doris ES
4.7
Wasden Howard ES
4.7
Earl Ira J ES
4.7
Bell Rex ES
4.7
Gragson Oran K ES
4.7
Earl Marion B ES
4.7
Deskin Ruthe ES
4.7
Beatty John R ES
4.7
Adams Kirk ES
4.7
Goldfarb Daniel ES
4.7
Rogers Lucille S ES
4.7
Wengert Cyril ES
4.6
Parson Claude & Stella ES
4.6
Ober D'vorre & Hal ES
4.6
West Prep ES
4.6
Pittman Vail ES
4.5
Detwiler Ollie ES
4.5
Roundy Dr C Owen ES
4.5
Herron Fay ES
4.4
Craig Lois ES
4.3
Lynch Ann ES
4.3
Smith Hal ES
4.3
Hayden Don E ES
4.3
Bendorf Patricia a ES
4.2
Warren Rose ES
4.2
Cambeiro Arturo ES
4.2
Dondero Harvey N ES
4.1
Wynn Elaine ES
4.1
Martinez Reynaldo L ES
4.1
Cox Clyde C ES
4.0
Petersen Dean ES
4.0
Woolley Gwendolyn ES
3.9
Cartwright Roberta C ES
3.9
Sewell C T ES
3.8
Lake Robert E ES
3.8
Lowman Mary & Zel ES
3.8
Snyder William E ES
3.8
Jeffers Jay W ES
3.7
Cortez Manuel J ES
3.6
Explore Knowledge Academy ES
3.6
Dailey Jack ES
3.5
Hickey Liliam Lujan ES
3.5
Scott Jesse D ES
3.5
Vegas Verdes ES
3.4
Dearing Laura ES
3.3
Williams Tom ES
3.3
Hewetson Halle ES
3.0
100 Academy of Engineering and Technology ES
2.7
Innovations Int'l Charter ES
2.5
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy
2.3
Goodsprings ES
—
Reid Harry ES
—
Miley Achievement Center ES
—
Variety ES
—
Nw Career-technical Academy ES
—
Middle Schools 60
Mackey Jo MS
8.2
Lyon Mack MS
8.1
O'callaghan Mike MS I3 Learn Academy
8.1
White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS
7.9
Lied Stem Academy MS
7.8
Hyde Park MS
7.2
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
7.1
Rogich Sig MS
7.0
Miller Bob MS
6.9
Gunderson Barry and June MS
6.7
Brown B Mahlon Jhs
6.6
Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 MS
6.6
Guinn Kenny C MS
6.4
Mannion Jack & Terry MS
6.4
Garrett Elton M Jhs
6.3
Monaco Mario C & Joanne MS
6.3
Saville Anthony MS
6.3
Hughes Charles Arthur MS
6.3
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
6.2
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS
6.2
Brinley J Harold MS
6.1
Lawrence Clifford J Jhs
6.1
Indian Springs MS
6.1
Sawyer Grant MS
6.0
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
5.9
Gibson Robert O MS Leadership Academy
5.8
Greenspun Barbara & Hank Jhs
5.8
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS
5.8
Webb Del E MS
5.8
Cadwallader Ralph MS
5.7
Burkholder Lyal MS
5.7
Leavitt Justice Myron E MS
5.6
Escobedo Edmundo Eddie SR MS
5.6
Fertitta Victoria MS
5.4
Mack Jerome MS
5.4
Smith J D MS
5.3
Cortney Francis H Jhs
5.2
Sedway Marvin M MS
5.2
Becker Ernest MS
5.1
Bailey Dr William H MS
5.1
Johnston Carroll M MS
5.1
Woodbury C W MS
5.0
Orr William E MS
5.0
Robison Dell H MS
4.9
Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs
4.8
Von Tobel Ed MS
4.6
Martin Roy W MS
4.6
Cannon Helen C Jhs
4.5
Cashman James MS
4.5
Silvestri Charles Jhs
4.5
Keller Duane D MS
4.4
Cram Brian & Teri MS
4.4
Schofield Jack Lund MS
4.4
Garside Frank F Jhs
4.3
Bridger Jim MS
4.3
Findlay Clifford O MS
4.3
Swainston Theron L MS
3.9
Harney Kathleen & Tim MS
3.7
Fremont John C Professional Dev MS
3.6
100 Academy of Engineering and Technology MS
2.0
High Schools 71
Advanced Technologies Academy HS
8.8
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS
8.5
Clark Ed W HS
8.3
Indian Springs HS
8.3
Desert Rose HS
7.9
Spring Valley HS
7.7
Spring Mountain J-shs
7.6
Veterans Tribute Cta HS
7.5
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS
7.4
Summit View Youth J-shs
7.3
Coronado HS
7.3
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
7.3
Northwest Career-technical Academy HS
7.3
West Career & Technical Academy HS
7.3
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
7.2
Moapa Valley HS
7.2
Palo Verde HS
7.2
College of So Nv HS South
7.2
College of So Nv HS West
7.1
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
7.1
East Career and Technical Academy HS
7.1
Boulder City HS
6.9
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
6.9
Green Valley HS
6.8
South Academic Center J-shs
6.8
Peterson Academic Center J-shs
6.7
Foothill HS
6.6
Southeast Career Technical Academy HS
6.6
Rancho HS
6.5
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
6.4
Canyon Springs HS
6.4
Valley HS
6.3
College of So Nv HS East
6.3
Arbor View HS
6.3
Acceleration Academy
6.3
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
6.2
Global Community HS
6.2
Virgin Valley HS
6.0
Morris Sunset HS
5.9
Sierra Vista HS
5.9
Shadow Ridge HS
5.8
Variety J-shs
5.7
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS
5.6
Centennial HS
5.6
Desert Oasis HS
5.6
Cimarron-memorial HS
5.5
Liberty HS
5.4
Las Vegas HS
5.3
Sandy Valley J-shs
5.3
Silverado HS
5.3
Innovations Int'l Charter J-shs
5.3
Laughlin J-shs
5.1
Western HS
5.0
Eldorado HS
4.9
Durango HS
4.9
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts HS
4.9
Legacy HS
4.9
West Preparatory Institute J-shs
4.8
Sunrise Mountain HS
4.8
Bonanza HS
4.5
Desert Pines HS
4.5
Mojave HS
4.4
Cheyenne HS
4.3
Chaparral HS
4.2
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 HS
4.2
The Delta Academy J-shs
3.7
Nv Learning Academy J-shs
3.4
Cowan Sunset Southeast HS
—
Desert Willow J-shs
—
Mission High School
—
Central Technical Training Academy
—
Other Schools 4
Miller John F
6.8
Stewart Helen J
6.8
Adult Education Programs
—
Quest Program
—

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 6.0/10. 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?

Blue Diamond ES is the highest-rated school in Clark County with a composite score of 9.9/10.

What are the test scores in Clark County?

Across schools in Clark County with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
27.5%
ELA Proficiency
40.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Other School Districts in NV

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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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