Humboldt School District
School District · Winnemucca, Nevada
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Humboldt?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Humboldt as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Orovada School
Orovada · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sonoma Heights Elementary
Winnemucca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winnemucca Junior High School
Winnemucca · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#7 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,283
+$208 vs Nevada median
District size
3,356 students
Typical than Nevada median
The short answer
Humboldt ranks #7 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Humboldt's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orovada School (9.0/10), Sonoma Heights Elementary (8.2/10), and Winnemucca Junior High School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Humboldt schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Humboldt
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orovada School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Sonoma Heights Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Winnemucca Junior High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Winnemucca Grammar School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Mcdermitt High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Grass Valley Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | French Ford Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Mcdermitt Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Albert M. Lowry High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Humboldt
Humboldt is a Winnemucca, Nevada school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 3,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $14,283 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Humboldt demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orovada School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Humboldt students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Humboldt, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Humboldt with test data.
Schools in Humboldt
14 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Winnemucca
- Total Enrollment
- 3,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- District spending per student
- $14,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Humboldt?
Humboldt has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Humboldt?
The average composite rating for Humboldt is 6.8/10. 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 Humboldt?
Humboldt's district-level spending was $14,283 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 Humboldt?
The average student-teacher ratio in Humboldt is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Humboldt?
Orovada School is the highest-rated school in Humboldt with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Humboldt?
Across schools in Humboldt with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Humboldt compare to other districts in Nevada?
Humboldt has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 14 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
How we rate schools
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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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