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6.4avg / 10

Clark County School District

School District · Las Vegas, Nevada

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

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

374

239 elem, 60 mid, 71 high

Enrollment

309,394

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#9 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above 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 6.4/10 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.

#SchoolRating
1Mccaw Gordon ES9.6 / 10
2Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES9.6 / 10
3Blue Diamond ES9.5 / 10
4Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES9.4 / 10
5Thompson Tyrone ES9.4 / 10
6Smalley James E & a Rae ES9.4 / 10
7Wolff Elise L ES9.1 / 10
8Goolsby Judy & John L ES9.1 / 10
9Berkley Shelley ES9.1 / 10
10Mcdoniel Estes M ES9.1 / 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 Proficiency43.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency49.5%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Clark County

374 schools
Elementary Schools239
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
Rowe Lewis E ES
8.3
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
Twitchell Neil C ES
8.3
West Prep ES
8.3
Wallin Shirley & Bill ES
8.3
Toland Helen Anderson Intl Academy
8.2
Tobler R E ES
8.2
Gibson James ES
8.2
Cox David M ES
8.2
Thiriot Joseph E ES
8.2
Herron Fay ES
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
Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 ES
7.8
Alamo Tony ES
7.8
Bilbray James ES
7.8
Explore Knowledge Academy ES
7.8
Goynes Theron H & Naomi D ES
7.8
Forbuss Robert L ES
7.8
Hoggard Mabel 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
Fine Mark L 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
Bryan Roger M ES
7.4
Iverson Mervin ES
7.4
Ries Aldeane Comito ES
7.4
Diaz Ruben P ES
7.4
Diskin P a 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
Watson Fredric W ES
7.0
Triggs Vincent L ES
7.0
Christensen M J ES
6.9
Simmons Eva G ES
6.9
Dickens D L Dusty ES
6.9
Nv Learning Academy 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
Indian Springs 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
Ronnow C C ES
6.5
Crestwood 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
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
Reed Doris M 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
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
Mcwilliams J T ES
5.8
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
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
Hummel John R ES
5.6
Squires C P ES
5.5
Griffith E W ES
5.5
Earl Ira J ES
5.5
Lake Robert E ES
5.5
Woolley Gwendolyn ES
5.5
Garehime Edith ES
5.5
Twin Lakes ES
5.4
Hickey Liliam Lujan ES
5.4
Wasden Howard ES
5.3
Ullom J M ES
5.3
Gragson Oran K ES
5.3
Roberts Aggie ES
5.3
Hancock Doris ES
5.2
Culley Paul E ES
5.2
Moore William K ES
5.2
Ober D'vorre & Hal ES
5.1
Manch J E ES
5.0
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
Duncan Ruby ES
4.9
Hayden Don E 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 Schools60
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
8.0
Rogich Sig MS
7.9
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
7.8
Miller Bob MS
7.8
Mannion Jack & Terry MS
7.7
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
7.6
Fremont John C Professional Dev MS
7.5
Webb Del E 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
Odyssey Charter Schools 6-8 MS
7.2
Hughes Charles Arthur MS
7.0
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS
6.7
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS
6.6
Saville Anthony MS
6.5
Sawyer Grant MS
6.4
Greenspun Barbara & Hank Jhs
6.1
Leavitt Justice Myron E MS
6.1
Gibson Robert O MS Leadership Academy
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
5.5
Monaco Mario C & Joanne MS
5.4
Lawrence Clifford J Jhs
5.2
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
5.1
Garside Frank F Jhs
5.0
Brinley J Harold MS
5.0
Swainston Theron L MS
5.0
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
Keller Duane D MS
4.1
Findlay Clifford O 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 Schools71
Advanced Technologies Academy HS
8.7
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs
8.1
West Career & Technical Academy HS
7.8
College of So Nv HS West
7.6
Northwest Career-Technical Academy HS
7.6
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS
7.5
College of So Nv HS South
7.5
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS
7.5
Veterans Tribute Cta HS
6.7
Southeast Career Technical Academy HS
6.7
East Career and Technical Academy HS
6.5
Moapa Valley HS
6.4
Coronado HS
6.4
Miley Achievement Ctr J-Shs
6.4
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-Shs
6.3
Palo Verde HS
6.3
Summit View Youth J-Shs
6.3
Sandy Valley J-Shs
6.2
Spring Mountain J-Shs
6.0
Spring Valley HS
6.0
Boulder City HS
5.9
Green Valley HS
5.9
Foothill HS
5.8
Indian Springs HS
5.8
College of So Nv HS East
5.7
Peterson Academic Center J-Shs
5.7
Arbor View HS
5.7
Clark Ed W HS
5.6
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
5.6
South Academic Center J-Shs
5.5
Desert Rose HS
5.4
Cowan Academic Center J-Shs
5.3
Innovations Int'l Charter J-Shs
5.3
Clark County Detention Ctr J-Shs
5.2
Shadow Ridge HS
5.2
Global Community HS
5.1
Sierra Vista HS
5.1
Liberty HS
5.1
Acceleration Academy
5.1
Rancho HS
5.0
Variety J-Shs
5.0
Silverado HS
5.0
Centennial HS
4.9
The Delta Academy J-Shs
4.9
Laughlin J-Shs
4.8
Desert Oasis HS
4.8
Virgin Valley HS
4.6
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts HS
4.6
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 HS
4.4
Burk Horizon-Southwest Sunset HS
4.3
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
4.1
Durango HS
4.1
Cimarron-Memorial HS
4.1
Las Vegas HS
4.0
Morris Sunset HS
3.9
Canyon Springs HS
3.9
Eldorado HS
3.7
Western HS
3.4
Desert Pines HS
3.4
Legacy HS
3.4
Sunrise Mountain HS
3.4
Bonanza HS
3.3
Valley HS
3.3
Mojave HS
3.2
Cheyenne HS
3.1
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3.1
Chaparral HS
2.8
Cowan Sunset Southeast HS
—
Desert Willow J-Shs
—
Mission High School
—
Central Technical Training Academy
—
Other Schools4
Miller John F
6.0
Stewart Helen J
6.0
Adult Education Programs
4.1
Quest Program
—

District Details

State
Nevada
City
Las Vegas
Total Enrollment
309,394
Teachers (FTE)
14,706
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Clark County?

Clark County's district-level spending was $11,569 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 6.4/10 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
43.3%
ELA Proficiency
49.5%

How we rate schools

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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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