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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
7%
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
63
64,344 students
High
92
113,470 students
Combined / other
21
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
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
48%
Black
16%
Asian
7%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
27.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.2% under 18

Test scores in Clark County

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

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Craig Lois ES· 13.0%
  2. Smith Hal ES· 16.5%
  3. Orr William E MS· 16.6%
  4. FuturEdge Academy Elementary School· 16.8%
  5. Kelly Matt ES· 17.3%

See all 345 schools in Clark County ranked by score →

All schools (462)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NV Learning Academy ESLas VegasElementaryPK-051,029·
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St RoseLas VegasElementaryKG-081,029·
Swainston Theron L MSN Las VegasMiddle06-081,020·
Garside Frank F JHSLas VegasMiddle06-081,017·
Cortney Francis H JHSLas VegasMiddle06-081,014·
Doral Academy CactusLas VegasElementaryKG-08998·
Doral Academy SaddleLas VegasElementaryKG-08997·
Somerset Academy Skye CanyonLas VegasElementaryKG-08996·
Doral Academy Fire MesaLas VegasElementaryKG-08993·
Doral Academy West PebbleLas VegasElementaryKG-08990·
Somerset Academy Lone MountainLas VegasElementaryKG-08990·
Schofield Jack Lund MSLas VegasMiddle06-08988·
Somerset Academy StephanieHendersonElementaryKG-08971·
Johnston Carroll M STEM Academy of Env StudiesN Las VegasMiddle06-08967·
Signature PreparatoryHendersonElementaryKG-08964·
Mack Jerome MSLas VegasMiddle06-08947·
Equipo AcademyLas VegasHigh06-12942·
Beacon Academy of NevadaLas VegasHigh09-12928·
Monaco Mario C & JoAnne MSLas VegasMiddle06-08925·
Orr William E MSLas VegasMiddle06-08919·
Escobedo Edmundo Eddie Sr MSLas VegasMiddle06-08918·
Thompson Tyrone ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05916·
Molasky Irwin & Susan JHSLas VegasMiddle06-08912·
Ellis Robert & Sandy ESHendersonElementaryPK-05909·
Coral Academy Nellis AFBLas VegasElementaryPK-08902·
Alamo Tony ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05898·
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada HorizonHendersonElementaryKG-05892·
Brinley J Harold MSLas VegasMiddle06-08885·
Coral Academy Sandy RidgeHendersonHigh08-12872·
Von Tobel Ed MSLas VegasMiddle06-08866·
Jones Blackhurst Jan L ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05853·
Ries Aldeane Comito ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05842·
Ortwein Dennis ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05828·
Bonner John W ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05825·
Veterans Tribute CTA HSLas VegasHigh09-12823·
Stevens Josh ESHendersonElementaryPK-05819·
Mathis Dr. Beverly S ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05814·
Triggs Vincent L ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05798·
Steele Judith D ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05788·
Barber Shirley A ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05784·
Brown B Mahlon JHSHendersonMiddle06-08783·
Hayden Don E ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05782·
Heckethorn Howard E ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05778·
Dickens D L Dusty ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05775·
Woodbury C W MSLas VegasMiddle06-08767·
Virgin Valley HSMesquiteHigh09-12765·
Somerset Academy North Las VegasNorth Las VegasElementaryKG-05764·
Givens Linda Rankin ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05757·
Wolff Elise L ESHendersonElementaryPK-05751·
Dondero Harvey N ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05737·
Wallin Shirley & Bill ESHendersonElementaryPK-05735·
Cannon Helen C JHSLas VegasMiddle06-08730·
McCaw Gordon ESHendersonElementaryPK-05730·
Tanaka Wayne N ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05728·
Abston Sandra B ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05726·
Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05723·
Fine Mark L ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05723·
Berkley Shelley ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05719·
Duncan Ruby ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05718·
Beckley Will ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05713·
Scott Jesse D ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05712·
Smalley James E & A Rae ESHendersonElementaryPK-05710·
Vegas Verdes ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05710·
Smith Hal ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05709·
Goolsby Judy & John L ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05707·
Wynn Elaine ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05706·
Petersen Dean ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05702·
Priest Richard C ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05702·
Long Walter V ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05697·
Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05696·
Imagine School Mountain ViewLas VegasElementaryKG-06695·
Staton Ethel W ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05695·
Bilbray James ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05693·
Ronzone Bertha ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05693·
Ward Kitty McDonough ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05691·
Lowman Mary & Zel ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05689·
Rogers Lucille S ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05687·
Coral Academy Centennial HillsLas VegasElementaryKG-08686·
Piggott Academy ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05686·
Snyder William E ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05686·
Lake Robert E ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05682·
Thomas Ruby S ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05682·
Snyder Don & Dee ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05679·
Schorr Steve ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05678·
Goynes Theron H & Naomi D ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05675·
Brookman Eileen B ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05671·
Manch J E ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05671·
Tate Myrtle ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05663·
Bowler Grant ESLogandaleElementaryPK-05662·
Cortez Manuel J ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05661·
Cozine Steve and Linda ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05660·
Fremont John C Professional Dev MSLas VegasMiddle06-08651·
Woolley Gwendolyn ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05651·
Frias Charles & Phyllis ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05650·
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05648·
Mendoza John F ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05648·
Forbuss Robert L ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05641·
Taylor Glen C ESHendersonElementaryPK-05638·
O Roarke Thomas ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05637·
Jenkins Earl N ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05636·

Cities in Clark County

Las Vegas319 schoolsHenderson56 schoolsN Las Vegas44 schoolsNorth Las Vegas12 schoolsIndian Springs6 schoolsBoulder City5 schoolsMesquite3 schoolsLas Vegas2 schoolsLaughlin2 schoolsOverton2 schoolsSandy Valley2 schoolsBlue Diamond1 schoolBunkerville1 schoolGoodsprings1 schoolLogandale1 schoolMoapa1 schoolMt Charleston1 schoolN Las Vegas1 schoolNorth Las Vegas1 schoolSearchlight1 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