Wells Jr High School

As a tiny middle school in Wells, Nevada, Wells Jr High School hosts 54 students from grades 7 through 8, run under Elko. That puts it 93% below the typical public school in Nevada, which averages around 767 students.

Elko comprises 35 schools with combined enrollment of 9,546 students; Wells Jr High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Wells Jr High School logs that 52% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest is composed of 39% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 66% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Around 37% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Elko County (around 48%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Wells Jr High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 46.6%; this one delivers 37.6%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Elko County indicate median household earnings sit near $86,487, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Elko County runs 38 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,984 students), of which Wells Jr High School is one.

Wells High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 4 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Wells Jr High School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 33.4%.

Wells Jr High School operates from a rural location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 54 students in 2018 compared to 54 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 19% to 39% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.