Pahrump Valley High School
#57 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#14970 of 16,910 nationally
About Pahrump Valley High School
Pahrump Valley High School is a public high located in Pahrump, in the Nye school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,333 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 57th of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,333.
There are 6 schools in Pahrump; Pahrump Valley High School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
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 Pahrump Valley High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- 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
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pahrump Valley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
J G Johnson Elementary School
Pahrump · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 919 m away
Floyd Elementary School
Pahrump · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students · 9.5 km away
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
Pahrump · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,030 students · 10 km away
Manse Elementary School
Pahrump · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 11 km away
Hafen Elementary School
Pahrump · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,338 students
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1,327 students
Galena High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
West Preparatory Institute J-SHS
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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 Pahrump Valley High School a good school?
Pahrump Valley High School has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #57 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 Pahrump Valley High School rank in Nevada?
Pahrump Valley High School ranks #57 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #14970 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pahrump Valley High School?
Pahrump Valley High School had 1,333 students in 2025.
Is Pahrump Valley High School a elementary school or a high school?
Pahrump Valley High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pahrump Valley High School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Pahrump Valley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.