Carlin JR High School

Carlin Jr High School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Carlin, Nevada. Serving students in grades seven and eight, the school has an enrollment of 56 students. With its small size, Carlin Jr High provides a close-knit community where each student can receive individual attention from teachers.

The academic performance at Carlin Jr High School currently places it in the lower tier among schools in Nevada, with a MySchoolScout Rating of 3.8 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.7 out of 10. The school ranks 564th out of 696 schools statewide. While proficiency rates are relatively low—only 8% of students are proficient in math, and 34% are proficient or above in ELA/Reading—the school is focusing on student development and academic growth.

Carlin Jr High School sits in a rural setting surrounded by open spaces and natural beauty, offering its students unique opportunities to connect with the outdoors.

With an enrollment of 56 students, Carlin JR High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Carlin JR High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Carlin JR High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.