Schools · Nevada
Best School Counties in Nevada 2026
Ranked by graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment.
Top 10 — Schools in Nevada
Score reflects schools only — not overall county quality.
All Nevada Counties — Schools Rankings
17 counties ranked by schools score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Schools Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esmeralda County, NV | 97.3 | 67 |
| 2 | Pershing County, NV | 89.6 | 72.3 |
| 3 | Lincoln County, NV | 77.6 | 74.7 |
| 4 | Humboldt County, NV | 62.6 | 42.6 |
| 5 | Storey County, NV | 60.3 | 53.9 |
| 6 | Eureka County, NV | 51.6 | 44.9 |
| 7 | Mineral County, NV | 46.1 | 47.9 |
| 8 | Douglas County, NV | 38.8 | 50.2 |
| 9 | Lander County, NV | 34.3 | 39.6 |
| 10 | White Pine County, NV | 32.6 | 59.8 |
| 11 | Elko County, NV | 28.6 | 42.7 |
| 12 | Lyon County, NV | 24.7 | 42.4 |
| 13 | Washoe County, NV | 18.8 | 34.2 |
| 14 | Clark County, NV | 18.6 | 31.3 |
| 15 | Nye County, NV | 18.2 | 36.1 |
| 16 | Churchill County, NV | 14.8 | 42.1 |
| 17 | Carson City, NV | 10.6 | 37.7 |