Elko High School
#35 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#11711 of 16,910 nationally
About Elko High School
Elko High School is a public high located in Elko, in the Elko school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,407 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 35th of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,407.
There are 9 schools in Elko; Elko High School ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elko High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Elko High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grammar School 2
Elko · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
341 students · 546 m away
Flagview Intermediate School
Elko · Public middle · Grades 5–6
674 students · 962 m away
Southside Elementary School
Elko · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
511 students · 1.2 km away
Northside Elementary School
Elko · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
341 students · 1.4 km away
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement
Elko · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
398 students · 1.9 km away
Mountain View Elementary School
Elko · Public elementary · Grades K–4
507 students · 2.2 km away
Adobe Middle School
Elko · Public middle · Grades 7–8
668 students · 3.5 km away
Spring Creek Middle School
Spring Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students · 12 km away
Sage Elementary School
Spring Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 12 km away
Spring Creek High School
Spring Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
Galena High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
Earl Wooster High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,338 students
Pahrump Valley High School
Pahrump · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Fernley High School
Fernley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,327 students
Douglas High School
Minden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students
West Preparatory Institute J-SHS
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,276 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elko High School a good school?
Elko High School has a Success Index (US) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #35 of 98 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elko High School rank in Nevada?
Elko High School ranks #35 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #11711 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elko High School?
Elko High School had 1,407 students in 2025.
Is Elko High School a elementary school or a high school?
Elko High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elko High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elko High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.