Total enrollment
1,938
-104 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Mesquite
Nevada · Public K-12
Mesquite sits inside Nevada and runs 3 public K-12 schools, serving about 1,938 students between them, an average of 646 per campus.
7-year change in Mesquite
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 46%
% Hispanic
51%
was 46%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Charles Arthur MS | Middle | 06-08 | 552 |
| Virgin Valley ES | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 |
| Virgin Valley HS | High | 09-12 | 765 |
About Mesquite
Public education in Mesquite, Nevada runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 1,938 students. By footprint, Mesquite sits in the small bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,938 students, decreased 5% from the 2,042 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 46% to 51%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mesquite discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.