Nye School District
School District · Pahrump, Nevada
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
24
9 elem, 7 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
24
9 elem, 7 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Evaluating Nye?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nye 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.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
Amargosa · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amargosa Valley Elementary School
Amargosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Floyd Elementary School
Pahrump · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#13 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,075
+$0 vs Nevada median
District size
5,682 students
Larger than Nevada median
The short answer
Nye ranks #13 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Nye's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Amargosa Valley Middle School (8.5/10), Amargosa Valley Elementary School (8.1/10), and Floyd Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Nye
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amargosa Valley Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Amargosa Valley Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Floyd Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Manse Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Mt Charleston Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Beatty Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Tonopah Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Round Mountain Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Round Mountain Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Hafen Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.9/10, Nye demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Amargosa Valley Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Nye students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Nye with test data.
Schools in Nye
24 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 6
Other Schools 2
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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Nye?
Across schools in Nye with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. 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 5.9/10 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 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.7%
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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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