Humboldt School District
School District · Winnemucca, Nevada
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,283
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,283
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#5 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,283
+$208 vs Nevada median
District size
3,356 students
Typical than Nevada median
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. The district invests $14,283 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Humboldt demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orovada School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Humboldt students show an average math proficiency of 28.5% and ELA proficiency of 35.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Winnemucca
- Total Enrollment
- 3,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Humboldt?
Humboldt spends $14,283 per student per year.
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 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Humboldt?
Across schools in Humboldt with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.8%. 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 6.9/10 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 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.8%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in NV
Compare Humboldt with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lyon (21)
- Douglas (16)
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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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