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6.3 avg / 10

Nye School District

School District · Pahrump, Nevada

Students: 5,682
Teachers (FTE): 274
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

24

9 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,075

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1

How this district compares

Nevada rank

#12 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Nevada avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,075

+$0 vs Nevada median

District size

5,682 students

Larger than Nevada median

About Nye

Nye is a Pahrump, Nevada school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 5,682 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1. The district invests $14,075 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Nye demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Amargosa Valley Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Nye students show an average math proficiency of 22.0% and ELA proficiency of 31.8%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Nye with test data.

District Details

State
Nevada
City
Pahrump
Total Enrollment
5,682
Teachers (FTE)
274
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nye?

Nye has 24 schools in total — 9 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Nye?

The average composite rating for Nye 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 Nye?

Nye spends $14,075 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Nye?

The average student-teacher ratio in Nye is 20.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Nye?

Amargosa Valley Middle School is the highest-rated school in Nye with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Nye?

Across schools in Nye with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Nye compare to other districts in Nevada?

Nye has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 24 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
22.0%
ELA Proficiency
31.8%

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

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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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