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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
Moore William K ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05497·
Treem Harriet ESHendersonElementaryPK-05497·
Sunrise Acres ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05496·
Bartlett Selma F ESHendersonElementaryPK-05495·
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental ScienceHendersonMiddle06-08495·
Jacobson Walter ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05494·
Tobler R E ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05492·
Deskin Ruthe ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05491·
Bendorf Patricia A ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05487·
Christensen M J ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05487·
Gilbert CVT ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05487·
Beatty John R ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05486·
Mack Nate ESHendersonElementaryPK-05484·
Stanford ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05483·
Bracken Walter ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05482·
Cahlan Marion ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05479·
Futuro Academy ElementaryLas VegasElementaryKG-05473·
Hill Charlotte ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05471·
Guy Addeliar D III ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05470·
Bowler Joseph L ESBunkervilleElementaryPK-05465·
Bryan Richard H ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05465·
Quest Academy NorthwestLas VegasElementaryKG-08465·
Pittman Vail ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05464·
Roberts Aggie ESHendersonElementaryPK-05464·
Cox David M ESHendersonElementaryPK-05460·
McMillan James B ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05460·
French Doris ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05459·
Neal Joseph M ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05458·
Thorpe Jim ESHendersonElementaryPK-05455·
Galloway Fay ESHendersonElementaryPK-05453·
Smith Helen M ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05452·
Wolfe Eva ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05450·
Wasden Howard ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05448·
Lynch Ann ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05446·
Martinez Reynaldo L ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05442·
Wilhelm Elizabeth ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05440·
Keller Charlotte & Jerry ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05434·
Kim Frank ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05430·
Taylor Robert L ESHendersonElementaryPK-05430·
Paradise Prof Dev ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05429·
Wiener Jr Louis ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05423·
Mountain View ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05421·
Hancock Doris ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05420·
Coral Academy WindmillHendersonMiddle05-07419·
Morrow Sue H ESHendersonElementaryPK-05416·
Nevada Prep Charter SchoolLas VegasElementaryKG-08416·
Tomiyasu Bill Y ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05412·
Whitney ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05410·
Gibson James ESHendersonElementaryPK-05409·
Discovery Charter School HillPointeLas VegasElementaryKG-08407·
Adcock O K ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05401·
Lyon Mack MSOvertonMiddle06-08401·
Fitzgerald H P ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05400·
Garrett Elton M JHSBoulder CityMiddle06-08399·
Allen Dean LaMar ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05390·
Coral Academy TamarusLas VegasElementaryKG-04390·
West Prep ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05389·
McDoniel Estes M ESHendersonElementaryPK-05388·
Lunt Robert ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05384·
TEACH Las VegasLas VegasElementaryKG-08383·
Kahre Marc ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05372·
NV Rise Academy Charter SchoolLas VegasElementaryKG-05367·
Innovations Int'l Charter ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05365·
King Martha P ESBoulder CityElementary03-05364·
Hinman Edna F ESHendersonElementaryPK-05363·
Democracy Prep at Agassi MiddleLas VegasMiddle06-08362·
Odyssey Charter Schools K-5 ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05357·
Explore AcademyNorth Las VegasHigh06-12356·
Mitchell Andrew ESBoulder CityElementaryPK-02356·
Gray R Guild ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05351·
pilotED Cactus ParkLas VegasElementaryKG-05350·
King Jr Martin Luther ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05349·
Williams Wendell ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05339·
Booker Kermit R Sr ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05333·
Dooley John ESHendersonElementaryPK-05332·
Battle Born AcademyLas VegasElementaryKG-08330·
Bennett William G ESLaughlinElementaryPK-05330·
Explore Knowledge Academy ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05329·
Parson Claude & Stella ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05323·
Adams Kirk ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05321·
Thrive Point AcademyLas VegasHigh09-12318·
Democracy Prep at Agassi HighLas VegasHigh09-12314·
Laughlin J-SHSLaughlinHigh06-12313·
Sage Collegiate Public Charter SchoolLas VegasElementaryKG-07312·
Kelly Matt ESLas VegasElementaryPK-05310·
Innovations Int'l Charter J-SHSLas VegasHigh06-12287·
Leadership Academy of NevadaLas VegasHigh06-12284·
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada SpringsLas VegasElementaryKG-04277·
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHSLas VegasHigh06-12270·
McCall Quannah ESN Las VegasElementaryPK-05252·
Toland Helen Anderson Intl AcademyLas VegasElementaryPK-05250·
Mackey Jo MSNorth Las VegasMiddle06-08244·
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning AcademyLas VegasElementaryPK-KG231·
Silver Sands MontessoriHendersonElementaryKG-08226·
College of So NV HS WestLas VegasHigh11-12218·
Strong Start AcademyLas VegasElementaryKG-04216·
Global Community HSLas VegasHigh09-12188·
Sandy Valley J-SHSSandy ValleyHigh06-12188·
FuturEdge Academy Elementary SchoolN Las VegasElementaryKG-05183·
Nevada State High School HendersonHendersonHigh11-12182·

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