Fernley High School
#67 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#15591 of 16,910 nationally
About Fernley High School
Fernley High School is a public high located in Fernley, in the Lyon school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,327 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 67th of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (34th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,327.
There are 6 schools in Fernley; Fernley High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
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 Fernley High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fernley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cottonwood Elementary School
Fernley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students · 1.7 km away
Fernley Intermediate School
Fernley · Public middle · Grades 5–6
658 students · 2.4 km away
Fernley Elementary School
Fernley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
442 students · 2.5 km away
Silverland Middle School
Fernley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
677 students · 4.2 km away
Natchez Elementary
Wadsworth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
121 students · 7.2 km away
East Valley Elementary School
Fernley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
518 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
Pahrump Valley High School
Pahrump · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Earl Wooster High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,338 students
Galena High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
West Preparatory Institute J-SHS
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,276 students
Elko High School
Elko · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,407 students
Sparks High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fernley High School a good school?
Fernley High School has a Success Index (US) of 18.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #67 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 Fernley High School rank in Nevada?
Fernley High School ranks #67 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #15591 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fernley High School?
Fernley High School had 1,327 students in 2025.
Is Fernley High School a elementary school or a high school?
Fernley High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fernley High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Fernley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.