Clark County

Nevada · Public K-12

462 public K-12 schools operate inside Clark County, with roughly 360,225 students enrolled, an average of 780 per campus. That works out to 286 elementary, 63 middle, and 92 high schools.

7-year change in Clark County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

359,842

-8,114 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

446

+40 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

20%

was 26%

% Hispanic

48%

was 44%

% Black

16%

was 14%

% Asian

was 6%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

2,329,548

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Schools

462

2 districts

Enrollment

360,225

students · NCES CCD

Median income

$76,472

Above Nevada avg

Free/reduced lunch

93.4%

Above Nevada avg

Elementary

286

160,434 students

Middle

64,344 students

High

113,470 students

Combined / other

21,977 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

Clark County Public Schools

301,622 students · 2 districts in Clark County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clark County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

44%

Hispanic

32%

Black

12%

Asian

11%

Two or more

18%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

20%

Hispanic

48%

Black

16%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

27.8%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

7.6%

civilian labor

Median age

22.2% under 18

Test scores in Clark County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 345 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

Coral Academy Tamarus· 86.4%
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada· 85.8%
Smalley James E & A Rae ES· 84.8%
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES· 83.7%
Coral Academy Windmill· 83.5%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

Craig Lois ES· 13.0%
Smith Hal ES· 16.5%
Orr William E MS· 16.6%
FuturEdge Academy Elementary School· 16.8%
Kelly Matt ES· 17.3%

See all 345 schools in Clark County ranked by score →

All schools (462)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
NV Learning Academy J-SHS	Las Vegas	High	06-12	3,352	·
Desert Oasis HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	3,300	·
Sierra Vista HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	3,255	·
Liberty HS	Henderson	High	09-12	3,203	·
Coronado HS	Henderson	High	09-12	3,147	·
Arbor View HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	3,069	·
Desert Pines HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	3,011	·
Centennial HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,961	·
Palo Verde HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,938	·
Shadow Ridge HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,922	·
Canyon Springs HS	N Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,812	·
Clark Ed W HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,801	·
Western HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,761	·
Rancho HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,715	·
Legacy HS	N Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,682	·
Spring Valley HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,641	·
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,527	·
Las Vegas HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,510	·
Mater Academy East	Las Vegas	Combined	PK-12	2,492	·
Mojave HS	N Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,487	·
Cimarron-Memorial HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,483	·
Sunrise Mountain HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,470	·
Valley HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,467	·
Green Valley HS	Henderson	High	09-12	2,436	·
Somerset Academy Losee	North Las Vegas	Combined	KG-12	2,428	·
Foothill HS	Henderson	High	09-12	2,406	·
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS	Henderson	High	09-12	2,395	·
Doral Academy Red Rock	Las Vegas	Combined	KG-12	2,392	·
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence	Henderson	Combined	KG-12	2,370	·
Durango HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,322	·
Chaparral HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,295	·
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon	Henderson	Combined	KG-12	2,268	·
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe	Las Vegas	Combined	KG-12	2,172	·
Acceleration Academy	North Las Vegas	High	09-12	2,092	·
Southeast Career Technical Academy HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,999	·
Eldorado HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,926	·
Silverado HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,914	·
Sports Leadership and Management Academy	Henderson	Combined	KG-12	1,898	·
Bonanza HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,858	·
Cheyenne HS	N Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,855	·
East Career and Technical Academy HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,848	·
Northwest Career-Technical Academy HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,812	·
Amplus Durango	Las Vegas	Combined	KG-12	1,761	·
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,743	·
Webb Del E MS	Henderson	Middle	06-08	1,684	·
Coral Academy Cadence	Henderson	Combined	KG-10	1,673	·
Rogich Sig MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,636	·
Nevada Virtual Charter School	Las Vegas	High	06-12	1,625	·
Southwest Career & Technical Academy HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,600	·
Lied STEM Academy MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,567	·
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,540	·
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas	Las Vegas	Elementary	KG-08	1,534	·
Miller Bob MS	Henderson	Middle	06-08	1,522	·
Cadwallader Ralph MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,519	·
Gunderson Barry and June MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,517	·
White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS	Henderson	Middle	06-08	1,501	·
West Career & Technical Academy HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,482	·
Saville Anthony MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,477	·
Mannion Jack & Terry MS	Henderson	Middle	06-08	1,463	·
The Delta Academy J-SHS	North Las Vegas	High	06-12	1,445	·
Cram Brian & Teri MS	N Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,431	·
O'Callaghan Mike MS i3 Learn Academy	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,419	·
Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,404	·
Leavitt Justice Myron E MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,399	·
Hyde Park MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,371	·
Findlay Clifford O MS	N Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,333	·
Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,329	·
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,313	·
Greenspun Barbara & Hank JHS	Henderson	Middle	06-08	1,312	·
Legacy Traditional School North Valley	North Las Vegas	Elementary	KG-08	1,305	·
Harney Kathleen & Tim MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,292	·
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,284	·
West Preparatory Institute J-SHS	Las Vegas	High	06-12	1,276	·
Legacy Traditional School Cadence	Henderson	Elementary	KG-08	1,270	·
Lawrence Clifford J JHS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,227	·
Advanced Technologies Academy HS	Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,225	·
Founders Academy of Las Vegas	Las Vegas	Combined	KG-12	1,215	·
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada	Henderson	Elementary	KG-08	1,193	·
Somerset Academy Aliante	North Las Vegas	Elementary	KG-08	1,182	·
Smith J D MS	N Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,181	·
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,176	·
Fertitta Victoria MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,172	·
Divich Kenneth ES	Las Vegas	Elementary	PK-05	1,171	·
Gibson Robert O MS Leadership Academy	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,152	·
Sawyer Grant MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,149	·
Martin Roy W MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,136	·
Bailey Dr William H MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,121	·
Vassiliadis Billy & Rosemary ES	Las Vegas	Elementary	PK-05	1,117	·
Mater Bonanza	Las Vegas	Elementary	PK-08	1,113	·
Mater Mountain Vista	Las Vegas	Elementary	PK-08	1,103	·
Silvestri Charles JHS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,076	·
Becker Ernest MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,075	·
CIVICA Academy	North Las Vegas	Combined	KG-10	1,074	·
Freedom Classical Academy K-8	North Las Vegas	Elementary	KG-08	1,074	·
Northeast Career and Technical Academy HS	North Las Vegas	High	09-12	1,073	·
Bridger Jim MS	N Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,072	·
Guinn Kenny C MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,069	·
Keller Duane D MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,062	·
Cashman James MS	Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,043	·
Sedway Marvin M MS	N Las Vegas	Middle	06-08	1,038	·

Cities in Clark County

Las Vegas319 schools Henderson56 schools N Las Vegas44 schools North Las Vegas12 schools Indian Springs6 schools Boulder City5 schools Mesquite3 schools Las Vegas2 schools Laughlin2 schools Overton2 schools Sandy Valley2 schools Blue Diamond1 school Bunkerville1 school Goodsprings1 school Logandale1 school Moapa1 school Mt Charleston1 school N Las Vegas1 school North Las Vegas1 school Searchlight1 school

About Clark County

Across the expansive Nevada county of Clark County of about 2,329,548 residents, the public-school footprint covers 462 schools and about 360,225 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $76,472 a year, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Clark County comprises 286 elementary schools (160,434 students), 63 middle schools (64,344), 92 high schools (113,470), and 21 combined or other schools.

Clark County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 301,622 students across Clark County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 367,956 students in SY 2017-18 versus 359,842 in SY 2024-25. Clark County now counts 446 public schools, up from 406 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 26% to 20%.

On this page, the community for Clark County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Clark County?

There are 462 public K-12 schools in Clark County, Nevada, with a combined enrollment of about 360,225.

How many high schools are in Clark County?

Clark County, Nevada has 92 public high schools, serving approximately 113,470 students.

How many middle schools are in Clark County?

Clark County, Nevada has 63 public middle schools, serving approximately 64,344 students.

How many elementary schools are in Clark County?

Clark County, Nevada has 286 public elementary schools, serving approximately 160,434 students.

What is the largest school district in Clark County?

Clark County Public Schools is the largest school district in Clark County, serving approximately 301,622 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.

What is the population of Clark County?

Clark County, Nevada has a population of approximately 2,329,548, with a median age of 39. About 22.2% of residents are under 18.

What is the median household income in Clark County?

Median household income in Clark County is $76,472, above the Nevada average of $75,145. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Clark County?

Approximately 27.8% of adults 25 and older in Clark County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Clark County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 93.4% of students in Clark County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nevada county average of 72.5%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clark County schools?

Across Clark County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 24.6 to 1.

Clark County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data