5.9avg / 10

Nye School District

School District · Pahrump, Nevada

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 5,682

Teachers (FTE): 274

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

9 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

5,682

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

9 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

5,682

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1

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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.

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Amargosa · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Amargosa Valley Middle School	8.5 / 10	Middle	—	54
2	Amargosa Valley Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	97
3	Floyd Elementary School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	547
4	Manse Elementary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	514
5	Mt Charleston Elementary School	6.9 / 10	Other	—	200
6	Beatty Elementary School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	61
7	Tonopah Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	—	128
8	Round Mountain Elementary School	6.4 / 10	Elementary	—	128
9	Round Mountain Middle School	6.1 / 10	Middle	—	59
10	Hafen Elementary School	6.0 / 10	Elementary	—	406

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. District-level spending was $14,075 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

Math Proficiency36.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency43.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Nye with test data.

District Details

State: Nevada
City: Pahrump
Total Enrollment: 5,682
Teachers (FTE): 274
District spending per student: $14,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in Nye?

Nye's district-level spending was $14,075 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 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.